Feb 26, 2011 Declared as Public Holiday True or Not?

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dynamo1131 Serial expat

Member since 18 January 2011

dynamo1131Serial expat24 February 2011 12:49:13

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I have heard that this coming Saturday was declared a Public Holiday. Anybody can confirm this?

uvnpsaradhi Serial expat

Member since 22 October 2010

uvnpsaradhiSerial expat24 February 2011 13:15:10

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yes, I too heard it, however, there is some confusion as some got the NEWS and some not, however I would guess this is only for Saudi nationals and most the expatriates would work as put in this NEWS item. so far we didnt got any info, so we r working unless we get some info by Friday night/Saturday morning. http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article281741.ece

musicman ViP

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musicmanViP24 February 2011 14:32:59

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The holiday has been declared for Government organizations and Schools only and not the private sector.

dynamo1131 Serial expat

Member since 18 January 2011

dynamo1131Serial expat24 February 2011 14:49:36

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musicman wrote:
The holiday has been declared for Government organizations and Schools only and not the private sector.

yeah seems like it...not fair though...bummer.

Ans Active member

Member since 27 November 2010

AnsActive member24 February 2011 22:32:24

dynamo1131 wrote:
musicman wrote:
The holiday has been declared for Government organizations and Schools only and not the private sector.

yeah seems like it...not fair though...bummer.

Heyyyy guys,
You can getting yourselves holyday as well, and as you didn't understand that NEWS!!!!

dynamo1131 Serial expat

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dynamo1131Serial expat25 February 2011 03:59:55

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Ans wrote:
dynamo1131 wrote:
musicman wrote:
The holiday has been declared for Government organizations and Schools only and not the private sector.

yeah seems like it...not fair though...bummer.

Heyyyy guys,
You can getting yourselves holyday as well, and as you didn't understand that NEWS!!!!

sorry to burst your bubble, but no, the news specifically stated that only schools and government offices will be having their holiday. Private sector is not included, unless there is another announcement within today we will be working. Cheers.

musicman ViP

Member since 05 August 2009

musicman
The illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot read. It will be the person who does not know how to learn.
[Alvin Toffler]

musicmanViP25 February 2011 05:41:14

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well, one way to join he party is to stay home and report sick

dynamo1131 Serial expat

Member since 18 January 2011

dynamo1131Serial expat25 February 2011 09:01:09

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musicman wrote:
well, one way to join he party is to stay home and report sick

nice:D

RedGoblin ViP

Member since 07 October 2010

RedGoblinViP27 February 2011 04:41:11

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just back after a long weekend.. feels great to have hols in between sometime..

Dave-KSA Contributor

Member since 19 October 2010

Dave-KSAContributor27 February 2011 04:51:30

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Our college is private but the Principal gave the faculty and students off. Our particular college administrators follow the spirit of the proclamation, even if technically they don't have to. Of course, I'm just seeing this thread now and it was yesterday so it's all old news. I'm quite surprised if there is any univ/college/school whose adminsitrators don't follow the spirit of any royal proclamation. It was nice to not have to set my alarm clock yesterday. If you work for a corporate entity (non-teaching), then not sure how they work holidays and misc. royal proclamations such as this one.

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