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Saudi public sector Eid holiday brought forward

Public sector workers will begin their Eid holiday from Friday. (SPA)

Updated 15 June 2017

Arab News

June 15, 2017 15:31

Saudi public sector Eid holiday brought forward

Updated 15 June 2017

Arab News

June 15, 2017 15:31

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday that public sector holiday for Eid Al-Fitr has been brought forward a few days.
Public servants will now begin their Eid vacation on Friday instead of next Tuesday, according to the Saudi Press Agency citing a directive from King Salman.

Topics: Saudi Eid holiday brought forward

Saudi foreign minister holds calls with Pakistani, Turkish counterparts

Updated 11 sec ago

Arab News

January 03, 2026 02:07

Saudi foreign minister holds calls with Pakistani, Turkish counterparts

Updated 11 sec ago

Arab News

January 03, 2026 02:07

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate calls with his Pakistani and Turkish counterparts, the Saudi foreign ministry announced early on Saturday.