Saudi public sector Eid holiday brought forward

Public sector workers will begin their Eid holiday from Friday. (SPA)
Updated 15 June 2017
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Saudi public sector Eid holiday brought forward

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.


Saudi FM receives call from Somali counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from his Somali counterpart Abdisalam Abdi Ali.
Updated 31 December 2025
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Saudi FM receives call from Somali counterpart

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from his Somali counterpart Abdisalam Abdi Ali on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. 

During the call, the two officials affirmed the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Somalia and discussed the latest developments in the region. A number of issues of common interest were also discussed.