I have heard that this coming Saturday was declared a Public Holiday. Anybody can confirm this?
Feb 26, 2011 Declared as Public Holiday True or Not?
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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
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The holiday has been declared for Government organizations and Schools only and not the private sector.
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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.
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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!!!!
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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.
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well, one way to join he party is to stay home and report sick
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musicman wrote:well, one way to join he party is to stay home and report sick
nice:D
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just back after a long weekend.. feels great to have hols in between sometime..
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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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