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Eeyore Jan 15th 2008 10:53 am

Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 
Just heard from our HR department that apparently, serious consideration is being given to declaring another public holiday in Dubai for tomorrow :eek:

Supposedly this is due to the weather, which is expected to worsen and make commuting even more of a nightmare tomorrow.

I can't believe they'd do that... would they? I guess if it's going to happen, they'll have to declare it within the next hour or so.

Paidtoplease Jan 15th 2008 10:55 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 

Originally Posted by GarethR (Post 5790519)
Just heard from our HR department that apparently, serious consideration is being given to declaring another public holiday in Dubai for tomorrow :eek:

Supposedly this is due to the weather, which is expected to worsen and make commuting even more of a nightmare tomorrow.

I can't believe they'd do that... would they? I guess if it's going to happen, they'll have to declare it within the next hour or so.

This is Dubai, anything is possible !!!

Perhaps they should put on an Abra service instead of the bus service in some area's

I wonder how my leak is getting on???

Eeyore Jan 15th 2008 10:58 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 
I'm off tomorrow anyway (my weekend is Weds-Thurs), but if it happens, hopefully I'll be entitled to claim a day in lieu for it :thumbup:

MataHari Jan 15th 2008 11:30 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 
most of the schools seem to be closed tomorrow....so that is a start

Paidtoplease Jan 15th 2008 11:32 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 
All the building sites must be a mare to work in, they should shut them down for safety reasons...

Bonny Boy Jan 15th 2008 11:35 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 

Originally Posted by Paidtoplease (Post 5790718)
All the building sites must be a mare to work in, they should shut them down for safety reasons...

Sites I am overseeing have done no work today.

But plenty of paperwork keeps me busy in the office. :mad:

Paidtoplease Jan 15th 2008 11:36 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 

Originally Posted by Bonny Boy (Post 5790739)
Sites I am overseeing have done no work today.

But plenty of paperwork keeps me busy in the office. :mad:


Did they send the workers home ???

Meow Jan 15th 2008 11:41 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 
Considering the loss to business yesterday, I think it unlikely, but anything is possible around here!

http://www.ameinfo.com/143700.html

Bonny Boy Jan 15th 2008 11:47 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 

Originally Posted by Paidtoplease (Post 5790745)
Did they send the workers home ???

Yes, back to camp early! :)

MataHari Jan 15th 2008 11:48 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 

Originally Posted by Bonny Boy (Post 5790795)
Yes, back to camp early! :)

where there won't be any leaks, all nice and dry...

Paidtoplease Jan 15th 2008 11:49 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 

Originally Posted by MataHari (Post 5790798)
where there won't be any leaks, all nice and dry...


Its okay they can all huddle together and keep all cosy and warm !!!

MataHari Jan 15th 2008 11:50 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 

Originally Posted by Paidtoplease (Post 5790803)
Its okay they can all huddle together and keep all cosy and warm !!!

just like in the backward countries they have come from...

Paidtoplease Jan 15th 2008 11:53 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 

Originally Posted by MataHari (Post 5790810)
just like in the backward countries they have come from...

Economically Challenged !!!

Inselaffen Jan 15th 2008 11:57 am

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 

Originally Posted by Paidtoplease (Post 5790829)
Economically Challenged !!!

you mean Scotland :p

Confucius Jan 15th 2008 1:28 pm

Re: Anyone else heard the rumour about a public holiday tomorrow (Weds)?
 
So,are people going to work tomorrow or not???


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