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salsB
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09/09/2010 12:59:04
Spill the Beans wrote:
Just had confirmation from Etislat General Enquiries Helpline (tel: 700 017 000) that Sunday is a public holiday for private companies and the first day back at work should be Monday! Hope this advice is reliable.
Regardless of this my DH hasnt got Sunday off, he has got his normal Friday/Saturday. Cant argue with the big bosses can we.
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bubbles86
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09/09/2010 09:42:22
if there's no dry night, does that mean the bars will return to normal tonight, or will they only have music etc. from tomorrow night ??
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sam233
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09/09/2010 09:35:03
Akasha wrote:
Is this really still going? Eid starts tomorrow. Upto your company what they give you off if anything, is there really anything else we need to know? er I don't think so! Oh and there's no dry night.
Agree, DH works for british company he doesn't get xmas nor easter holidays.
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lal1
Posts 2088
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09/09/2010 09:31:32
Akasha wrote:
Is this really still going? Eid starts tomorrow. Upto your company what they give you off if anything, is there really anything else we need to know? er I don't think so! Oh and there's no dry night.
Feeling grumpy again Akasha - just cos you and lots of others by the sounds of it aren't getting any extra time off no need to jump on everyone. Yes it may all all been said before - but EW isn't just for asking questions and hopefully getting answers it's also a place for posters to comment on their own experiences and share.
Anyway to all EW's (especially Akasha) have a lovely Eid.
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lal1
Posts 2088
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09/09/2010 09:23:27
DH got an email the other day saying "Eid might start on Thursday if it does you have a day off" Yesterday got a memo saying "watch tonight's news if Eid is called you are off if Eid isn't called you are expected in work as usual" So can't plan, arrange anything and hey presto at 8.30 last night found out he had to work today (and won't be getting extra time off apart from planned normal weekend) 
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Luddite
Posts 406
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09/09/2010 08:34:25
Ah those dastardly Dubai double standards strike again. We are all expected to live by the Ramadan enforced timings, rules, etc. but not by the Eid holidays. It should be standardised - like bank holidays. If it falls at the weekend you should get a day off in lieu if that was your day off anyway...
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busybee2
Posts 10392
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09/09/2010 06:42:31
Paradox wrote:
The papers are all saying 2 days off for private sector but suspect this will depend on job line and company. Ie my DH is not off.
yep 2 days ie friday and saturday
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busybee2
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09/09/2010 06:42:09
Spill the Beans wrote:
Just had confirmation from Etislat General Enquiries Helpline (tel: 700 017 000) that Sunday is a public holiday for private companies and the first day back at work should be Monday! Hope this advice is reliable.
nope etislat used to always close down for these sorts of hols, doesnt mean that the private companies will follow suit, doubt very much. 29th ramadan was being ratified for private in Sh. Zayed's day, but this was never agreed when he passed away. its up to the private company. the first 2 days of eid will be paid hols, yes thats right, friday and saturday, so most people will be working sunday
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Paradox
Posts 851
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08/09/2010 23:13:34
The papers are all saying 2 days off for private sector but suspect this will depend on job line and company. Ie my DH is not off.
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anouschka
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08/09/2010 22:49:33
Spill the Beans wrote:
Just had confirmation from Etislat General Enquiries Helpline (tel: 700 017 000) that Sunday is a public holiday for private companies and the first day back at work should be Monday! Hope this advice is reliable.
I guess that's just for their own company and not for all, otherwise they know better then the Ministery of Labour??
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Spill the Beans
Posts 18
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08/09/2010 22:35:24
Just had confirmation from Etislat General Enquiries Helpline (tel: 700 017 000) that Sunday is a public holiday for private companies and the first day back at work should be Monday! Hope this advice is reliable.
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anouschka
Posts 4430
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08/09/2010 22:34:39
So yet another year my printed success agenda/schedule is right again and EID starts Friday. Just bought the 2011 schedule, let's see if it can predict right again 
start Monday 1st of August - 30th of Augustu 2011. Brace yourself ladies as it will be hot hot hot!!!!
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desertdoll
Posts 221
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08/09/2010 21:56:04
San wrote:
Not dry this Eid
I am happy to stand corrected!
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Spill the Beans
Posts 18
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08/09/2010 21:48:40
Oops - appreciate your response too Busybee2!
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Akasha
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08/09/2010 21:41:26
First day of Eid is Friday, there is no dry night.
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Spill the Beans
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08/09/2010 21:39:28
Thanks Pinks - so, as feared no holiday unless private companies are able to use their discretion? As devil's advocate I suppose it is difficult for some mullti-national companies to support if their competitors are open for business. Shame no equality of treatment for all though.
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pinks
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08/09/2010 21:12:54
All seem to be different... I've got friends who were on hols todayand tomorrow regardless, whereas my company said we'd have to wait for moon sighting tonight, hence we're in work tomorrow
edited by pinks on 08/09/2010
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busybee2
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08/09/2010 21:12:51
Spill the Beans wrote:
Hi does this mean that Thursday will not be declared a public holiday for private companies? Think I know the answer but wondering if there is any way to check?
yep its a working day last day of ramadan unless of course your company are giving you it in lieu
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Spill the Beans
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08/09/2010 21:08:38
Hi does this mean that Thursday will not be declared a public holiday for private companies? Think I know the answer but wondering if there is any way to check?
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TashaB
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08/09/2010 20:38:17
Yeah ha!!!! Yep CT!!!! 
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sam233
Posts 134
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08/09/2010 20:35:52
Eid Mubarak every one
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San
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08/09/2010 20:35:24
Not dry this Eid
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Cyclone T
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08/09/2010 20:34:44
TashaB wrote:
Is tomorrow night dry then?
TIA
Planning a big one?
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busybee2
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08/09/2010 20:30:00
sam233 wrote:
ladies EID IS ON FRIDAY
as i thought
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ceese
Posts 1610
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08/09/2010 20:29:54
I don't think there is a dry day for Eid.... I have this conversation with DH every year and he insists there is no dry day, and I do remember that he was right every year so far!
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ceese
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08/09/2010 20:28:57
Not good news for us, DH has no days off except the normal weekend. Ho hum, drat, ******.
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halfmoon
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08/09/2010 20:28:37
one more day for fasting and blessings of Ramadhan.....
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desertdoll
Posts 221
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08/09/2010 20:27:36
TashaB wrote:
Is tomorrow night dry then?
TIA
Think it will be
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sam233
Posts 134
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08/09/2010 20:26:26
Lizbo wrote:
yippee!!!!
You are over the moon, lol.
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desertdoll
Posts 221
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08/09/2010 20:26:17
On Dubai One too
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