Middle East

Saudi Arabia declares official holiday for those unable to return home

Saudi Arabia has suspended all international flights for two weeks as countries across the gulf step up precautions against the…

6 years ago

Oman to observe Isra’a Wal Miraj holiday on March 22nd

A public holiday has been declared in the Sultanate of Oman on Sunday March 22nd on the occasion of Isra’a…

6 years ago

Public Holiday in Kuwait until March 29th

Authorities in Kuwait have announced a public holiday in the country from March 12th to March 26th, with work resuming…

6 years ago

Kuwait’s National Day Holidays to last 5 days in 2020

This year, public holidays for Kuwait’s Independence Day and Liberation Day fall on Tuesday, February 25th and Wednesday, February 26th…

6 years ago

Mourning for Sultan Qaboos marked by holidays in Oman and Kuwait

Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of Oman, the Arab world's longest-serving ruler, passed away late on Friday January 10th 2020. The…

6 years ago

Qatar National Day holidays extended by one day

On the occasion of Qatar National Day, the Amiri Diwan ( the seat of rule of the State of Qatar…

6 years ago

Bahrain declares Public Holiday to mark Gulf Cup Victory

His Majesty King Hamad has declared Monday December 9th 2019 as a public holiday in celebration of Bahrain winning the…

6 years ago