that rumour that is doing the rounds
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dxbtiger said:
Art0ir said:
My Uncle is heading to Dubai this week as part of his honeymoon. Can someone please let me know if there's anything he should be concerned about?
My email is artoir [at] hotmail [dot] co [dot] uk if the PM function doesn't work.
Many thanks
Done, direct to email.My email is artoir [at] hotmail [dot] co [dot] uk if the PM function doesn't work.
Many thanks
So if it's announced in the next few days, when would we expect the "holiday" to begin/end? During Ramadan or an addition on the end?
As with another poster I'm supposed to be going to KSA this week or next, but can happily delay that should it be beneficial to stick around.
As with another poster I'm supposed to be going to KSA this week or next, but can happily delay that should it be beneficial to stick around.
Edited by Stylus on Sunday 29th June 09:21
Stylus said:
So if it's announced in the next few days, when would we expect the "holiday" to begin/end? An addition to Ramadan or an addition on the end?
It would start immediately and end at the notified time - private and public offices will have different durations.It would run concurrently with Ramadan.
Basically all the locals will turn nocturnal.
the point of keeping him on ice until now is:
a] it's seen as a better time to die, ignoring the fact that having him on life support for aaaaaages is completely disrepectful to him and his family.
b] rolling it into ramadan reduces the economic impact.
the public sector do sweet f
k all anyway so their abscence is hardly going to be noticed. a week off for private sector will have an effect but most are on 2pm finish anyway.
a] it's seen as a better time to die, ignoring the fact that having him on life support for aaaaaages is completely disrepectful to him and his family.
b] rolling it into ramadan reduces the economic impact.
the public sector do sweet f
k all anyway so their abscence is hardly going to be noticed. a week off for private sector will have an effect but most are on 2pm finish anyway. Just supposing the switch is flicked, and as a result one departed Saudi sharpish back to DXB as a result of the shutdown.
Would Dubai Duty Free at the Airport be open?
ETA: Just spoke to Mrs Oilydan (she works in a semi-gov't position) and she tells me that a woman who knows a man close to THE man told her that he is up and walking around.
Cover up or over enthusiastic DXB rumor mill? I guess we won't know until the fat lady sings.
Would Dubai Duty Free at the Airport be open?
ETA: Just spoke to Mrs Oilydan (she works in a semi-gov't position) and she tells me that a woman who knows a man close to THE man told her that he is up and walking around.
Cover up or over enthusiastic DXB rumor mill? I guess we won't know until the fat lady sings.
Edited by oilydan on Sunday 29th June 10:12
shirt said:
what's generally regarded as being the holiest day in ramadan? odds on that'll be the one. if they're being slightly less obvious i'd pick any friday, likely this one.
Last 10 days, but the specifically holiest day is the 27th night I believe. It will be announced shortly before exactly which night that is this year.Psychobert said:
shirt said:
what's generally regarded as being the holiest day in ramadan? odds on that'll be the one. if they're being slightly less obvious i'd pick any friday, likely this one.
Last 10 days, but the specifically holiest day is the 27th night I believe. It will be announced shortly before exactly which night that is this year.Then again, applying logic and reason is always a dangerous game here.
oilydan said:
ETA: Just spoke to Mrs Oilydan (she works in a semi-gov't position) and she tells me that a woman who knows a man close to THE man told her that he is up and walking around.
Cover up or over enthusiastic DXB rumor mill? I guess we won't know until the fat lady sings.
My boss has the same type of contact and has been told the same thing.... I'm starting to suspect that this whole thing might just be a storm in a teacup.Cover up or over enthusiastic DXB rumor mill? I guess we won't know until the fat lady sings.
New cabinet approved..
A load of the locals my missus follows on instagram, Maktoums etc, posting photos of him wishing him well with his 'surgery'.
Let's see what tomorrow brings.
Edit - cabinet approval was in papers yesterday, appparently had another stroke this morning, hence all the messages, they're teeing it up surely..
A load of the locals my missus follows on instagram, Maktoums etc, posting photos of him wishing him well with his 'surgery'.
Let's see what tomorrow brings.
Edit - cabinet approval was in papers yesterday, appparently had another stroke this morning, hence all the messages, they're teeing it up surely..
Edited by dxbtiger on Saturday 5th July 18:50
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