Go Back  British Expats > Living & Moving Abroad > Middle East
Reload this Page >

Public holiday 8th March

Public holiday 8th March

Thread Tools
 
Old Feb 25th 2009, 1:30 pm
  #1  
Big Member
Thread Starter
 
NorthernLad's Avatar
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,889
NorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond repute
Default Public holiday 8th March

According to Gulf News Sunday 8th is holiday:

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Government/10289319.html

So back to the usual question for times like this...what night is dry???

Normally I'm not too bothered, but I imagine the atmosphere at the RWC 7s may take a hit if they stop serving late afternoon Saturday.
NorthernLad is offline  
Old Feb 25th 2009, 1:32 pm
  #2  
A bubbly-jock...
 
MacScot's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Teneriffe
Posts: 6,262
MacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

Originally Posted by NorthernLad
According to Gulf News Sunday 8th is holiday:

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Government/10289319.html

So back to the usual question for times like this...what night is dry???

Normally I'm not too bothered, but I imagine the atmosphere at the RWC 7s may take a hit if they stop serving late afternoon Saturday.
...well..if it's a religious holiday (which it is), then usually the night before is dry - i.e., Saturday !
MacScot is offline  
Old Feb 25th 2009, 1:44 pm
  #3  
Account Closed
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 820
Shadya is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

Only the public sector (ie.government) will be getting Sunday off it seems.
Shadya is offline  
Old Feb 25th 2009, 1:49 pm
  #4  
A bubbly-jock...
 
MacScot's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Teneriffe
Posts: 6,262
MacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

By the way on Sunday 8th March the History Channel is premiering its program "Evolve" (don't know what time)...all about evolution. Good viewing for Beardman and Jacquie77 etc
MacScot is offline  
Old Feb 25th 2009, 1:52 pm
  #5  
why ayeeeee man!
 
Spugsy's Avatar
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Disco Gardens...
Posts: 11,370
Spugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

Originally Posted by Shadya
Only the public sector (ie.government) will be getting Sunday off it seems.
how do you know that?
Spugsy is offline  
Old Feb 25th 2009, 1:53 pm
  #6  
Account Closed
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 820
Shadya is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

Originally Posted by Spugsy
how do you know that?
The article doesn't mention the private sector, that's why.
Shadya is offline  
Old Feb 25th 2009, 1:58 pm
  #7  
A bubbly-jock...
 
MacScot's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Teneriffe
Posts: 6,262
MacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond reputeMacScot has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

Originally Posted by Shadya
The article doesn't mention the private sector, that's why.
It actually mentions public sector...
MacScot is offline  
Old Feb 25th 2009, 3:10 pm
  #8  
Big Member
Thread Starter
 
NorthernLad's Avatar
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,889
NorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond reputeNorthernLad has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

Originally Posted by Shadya
Only the public sector (ie.government) will be getting Sunday off it seems.
Everyone is off for prophets birthday as far as I know. DIC will be...just takes time for places to announce the exact day.
NorthernLad is offline  
Old Feb 25th 2009, 3:28 pm
  #9  
Lost in BE Cyberspace
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,125
busybee2 has a reputation beyond reputebusybee2 has a reputation beyond reputebusybee2 has a reputation beyond reputebusybee2 has a reputation beyond reputebusybee2 has a reputation beyond reputebusybee2 has a reputation beyond reputebusybee2 has a reputation beyond reputebusybee2 has a reputation beyond reputebusybee2 has a reputation beyond reputebusybee2 has a reputation beyond reputebusybee2 has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

no i am sure this is one that everyone is treated the same
busybee2 is offline  
Old Feb 25th 2009, 6:57 pm
  #10  
BE Enthusiast
 
CeeBee's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Location: Dubai
Posts: 656
CeeBee is a glorious beacon of lightCeeBee is a glorious beacon of lightCeeBee is a glorious beacon of lightCeeBee is a glorious beacon of lightCeeBee is a glorious beacon of lightCeeBee is a glorious beacon of lightCeeBee is a glorious beacon of lightCeeBee is a glorious beacon of lightCeeBee is a glorious beacon of lightCeeBee is a glorious beacon of lightCeeBee is a glorious beacon of light
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

Originally Posted by Shadya
The article doesn't mention the private sector, that's why.
Every holiday i've looked previously for on GN only ever mentions public sector. Have faith....
CeeBee is offline  
Old Feb 26th 2009, 2:32 am
  #11  
Lost in BE Cyberspace
 
Madam Medusa's Avatar
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 18,187
Madam Medusa has a reputation beyond reputeMadam Medusa has a reputation beyond reputeMadam Medusa has a reputation beyond reputeMadam Medusa has a reputation beyond reputeMadam Medusa has a reputation beyond reputeMadam Medusa has a reputation beyond reputeMadam Medusa has a reputation beyond reputeMadam Medusa has a reputation beyond reputeMadam Medusa has a reputation beyond reputeMadam Medusa has a reputation beyond reputeMadam Medusa has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

my children's school have said 9 march is the holiday...?

MM, xx
Madam Medusa is offline  
Old Feb 26th 2009, 3:06 am
  #12  
Lost in BE Cyberspace
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 13,553
The Dean has a reputation beyond reputeThe Dean has a reputation beyond reputeThe Dean has a reputation beyond reputeThe Dean has a reputation beyond reputeThe Dean has a reputation beyond reputeThe Dean has a reputation beyond reputeThe Dean has a reputation beyond reputeThe Dean has a reputation beyond reputeThe Dean has a reputation beyond reputeThe Dean has a reputation beyond reputeThe Dean has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

Originally Posted by Madam Medusa
my children's school have said 9 march is the holiday...?

MM, xx
Yea Monday 9th March is the holiday on my "Noddy's Islamic Calendar 2009".
The Dean is offline  
Old Feb 26th 2009, 3:50 am
  #13  
BE Enthusiast
 
hawkhead's Avatar
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Location: Abu Dhabi since 1999.
Posts: 528
hawkhead is a name known to allhawkhead is a name known to allhawkhead is a name known to allhawkhead is a name known to allhawkhead is a name known to allhawkhead is a name known to allhawkhead is a name known to allhawkhead is a name known to allhawkhead is a name known to allhawkhead is a name known to allhawkhead is a name known to all
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

Prophet (PBUH - you've all forgotten that bit)'s b-day is Monday 9th but for once they are showing some thoughtfulness and insight and are giving us the Sunday off instead so we can make a long weekend of it. Bars are usually shut from 6pm the night before, but whether that will be Saturday night (ie before the holiday) or Sunday night (ie before the actual day of celebration) who knows?
hawkhead is offline  
Old Feb 26th 2009, 5:39 am
  #14  
Account Closed
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 7,028
lionheart is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

Originally Posted by MacScot
It actually mentions public sector...
Yes I can read too! But the vast majority of expats are employed in the private sector.
lionheart is offline  
Old Feb 26th 2009, 6:37 am
  #15  
why ayeeeee man!
 
Spugsy's Avatar
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Disco Gardens...
Posts: 11,370
Spugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond reputeSpugsy has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Public holiday 8th March

Originally Posted by hawkhead
Prophet (PBUH - you've all forgotten that bit)'s b-day is Monday 9th but for once they are showing some thoughtfulness and insight and are giving us the Sunday off instead so we can make a long weekend of it. Bars are usually shut from 6pm the night before, but whether that will be Saturday night (ie before the holiday) or Sunday night (ie before the actual day of celebration) who knows?
great stuff, I'll be on a dhow boat in dibba on the saturday, merrily drinking lovely cold berr, enjoying the sun and having a good swim.....
Spugsy is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.