Sources: Times of Oman (Muscat) and Oman public holidays (qppstudio.net). In a move similar to what happened last week on the occasion of the Blessed Renaissance Day public holiday, the Government of Oman has decided to declare different Al Israa Wal Miraj public holiday dates for the public and private sectors.Yesterday, on one hand, Sayyid Ali bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and chairman of the Civil Service Council, issued a decision declaring Wednesday, Rajab 27, 1429 AH (July 30, 2008), as the official public holiday for employees at ministries, public authorities, and other departments of the state’s administrative apparatus on the occasion of Al Israa Wal Miraj.
On the other hand, Dr Juma bin Ali bin Juma, minister of manpower, issued a ministerial decision declaring Thursday, Rajab 28, 1429 AH (July 31, 2008) as the official public holiday for employees in private sector establishments.
In all cases, work will resume on Saturday, August 2, 2008.
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