King Fahd Dies
Aug 1st 2005, 7:27 am
#1
The Oracle
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 7,220
King Fahd Dies
Breaking News....
King Fahd dies at the age of 82. We may now see a massive political upheaval in the Kingdom, which can only be a good thing.
With the emergence of new heads of state, I believe that the ME region is moving into a new era.
May his soul rest in peace.
King Fahd dies at the age of 82. We may now see a massive political upheaval in the Kingdom, which can only be a good thing.
With the emergence of new heads of state, I believe that the ME region is moving into a new era.
May his soul rest in peace.
Aug 1st 2005, 8:02 am
#2
Just Joined
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: The Netherlands, currently Dubai, UAE
Posts: 28
Re: King Fahd Dies
Yeah.. and the oil price has went up again...
Aug 1st 2005, 8:11 am
#3
A Natural Blonde
Joined: Dec 2004
Location: Dubai
Posts: 410
Re: King Fahd Dies
I wondered why Radio 2 and Dubai 92 had stopped playing the better mix of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
So do we get any public holidays? Or does that only happen when it's a UAE ruler?
So do we get any public holidays? Or does that only happen when it's a UAE ruler?
Last edited by Zannie; Aug 1st 2005 at 8:13 am.
Aug 1st 2005, 8:14 am
#4
The Oracle
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 7,220
Re: King Fahd Dies
Originally Posted by Zannie
Do we get any public holidays? Or does that only happen when it's a UAE ruler?
He was a VERY important political figure in the ME, so we probably will get a public holiday...
Aug 1st 2005, 8:24 am
#5
Just Joined
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: The Netherlands, currently Dubai, UAE
Posts: 28
Re: King Fahd Dies
Someone dies, and the first thing that comes up in mind: 'are we getting any holidays?'
Aug 1st 2005, 8:32 am
#6
The Oracle
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 7,220
Re: King Fahd Dies
well our radio stations have gone off air.... and are now only playing the Quran.
I reckon a decision on a public holiday is imminent.....
I reckon a decision on a public holiday is imminent.....
Aug 1st 2005, 8:39 am
#7
A Natural Blonde
Joined: Dec 2004
Location: Dubai
Posts: 410
Re: King Fahd Dies
Originally Posted by Nieuwsgierig_aagje
Someone dies, and the first thing that comes up in mind: 'are we getting any holidays?'
Aug 1st 2005, 8:53 am
#8
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: King Fahd Dies
As he was the most important ruler in the ME, the mourning period will be Zayed-esque I would have thought.
But bearing in mind he hasn't actually been in charge for about four years now, it's unlikely there will be any massive upheaval.
But bearing in mind he hasn't actually been in charge for about four years now, it's unlikely there will be any massive upheaval.
Aug 1st 2005, 9:01 am
#9
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Dubai
Posts: 2,082
Re: King Fahd Dies
Originally Posted by W10
As he was the most important ruler in the ME, the mourning period will be Zayed-esque I would have thought.
But bearing in mind he hasn't actually been in charge for about four years now, it's unlikely there will be any massive upheaval.
But bearing in mind he hasn't actually been in charge for about four years now, it's unlikely there will be any massive upheaval.
An announcement will be made at end of today that today is a public holiday in his memory.
Nationals however will get tomorrow off as well.Upshot of it is....the announcement is too late and we will be working tomorrow anyway.
Apparently it happened last time a king died.
Aug 1st 2005, 9:06 am
#10
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: King Fahd Dies
Oh - and no drinking tonight 
Presumably, no quiz either
Presumably, no quiz either
Aug 1st 2005, 9:14 am
#11
Just Joined
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: The Netherlands, currently Dubai, UAE
Posts: 28
Re: King Fahd Dies
Does that mean that all public places, like cafes, restaurants and hotels are closing today?
Aug 1st 2005, 9:16 am
#12
The Oracle
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 7,220
Re: King Fahd Dies
Originally Posted by kelvynd
An announcement will be made at end of today that today is a public holiday in his memory.
Nationals however will get tomorrow off as well.Upshot of it is....the announcement is too late and we will be working tomorrow anyway.
Apparently it happened last time a king died.
Nationals however will get tomorrow off as well.Upshot of it is....the announcement is too late and we will be working tomorrow anyway.
Apparently it happened last time a king died.
hmmmm.......... cant remember that, but I do know that we did get a day of when King Hussain of Jordan died.... and it was a 'real' holiday, not a fake one like u r suggesting.
Aug 1st 2005, 9:19 am
#13
The Oracle
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 7,220
Re: King Fahd Dies
Originally Posted by W10
Oh - and no drinking tonight
Presumably, no quiz either
Presumably, no quiz either
the first bit is fine, as I only drink juice....
just rang up the venue and was told they were still unsure about what they were going to do...... I love all this uncertainty in this part of the Worlld. NOT!
well everyone is on standby..... hmmmmmmm..........
Aug 1st 2005, 9:20 am
#14
The Oracle
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 7,220
Re: King Fahd Dies
Originally Posted by Nieuwsgierig_aagje
Does that mean that all public places, like cafes, restaurants and hotels are closing today?
Aug 1st 2005, 9:22 am
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: King Fahd Dies
Originally Posted by Nieuwsgierig_aagje
Does that mean that all public places, like cafes, restaurants and hotels are closing today?
As for restaurants. Not sure.