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December 18, 2008

December 18, 2008

Is it true that December 18, 2008 a public holiday? I heard this was published in a newspaper? Is there any link to this news?

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Mon, 17/11/2008 - 10:37am

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Yes it is absolutely true and there is no lying about it...lol
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 11:05am
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18th Dec is thursday so long weekend boss.....
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 11:11am
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ok
i wont go tommorow to work
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 11:12am
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As per Qatar Labour law 3rd September (National Day or Independence Day) was a public holiday and even though they changed the date to 18th December it is still a public holiday. It does not mean that all private companies will be closed but they should provide a day off or over time to compensate if someone is working.
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 11:13am
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Of course it is true and I am sure about it.. I have been in Qatar since 1979.. In fact I landed on 3rd September 1979 which was a national holiday day.. Qatar's independence day.. This continued till 3rd September 2006 which was the last time we got a holiday on that day.. Last year, they changed it from 3rd September to 18th December.. As far as I think, 3rd September was the day when Qatar got independence from the British where as December 18th is the day when the royal Al-Thani family into power.. I could be wrong with the actual reason for the change but I am definitely sure about the change of dates.
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 11:16am
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fieryangelinthesky
 

just checked the site of MOI: Dec 18 is a public holiday.

http://www.moi.gov.q...
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 12:32pm
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lolz RIFAT.. you're the only one who disagrees that 18th December is a holiday.. perhaps you should read more.. ^_^
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 12:52pm
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as per my infor that is true !!!!
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 10:46am
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Yes, Independence Day, I was informed. One of the few public holidays in Qatar - that's why I know.

Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 10:50am
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yup
its Qatar national day
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 10:53am
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Yes, 18th December is the National Day of Qatar. Till last year it was on 3rd September and it is a holidy.
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 10:57am
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Yes, its a national holiday actually..! Qatar celebrates its Independence Day on tht date. It was September 3rd till about last year... dont know de exact reason y dey shifted de date 2 18th Dec. Anywayz, it still remains a holiday. But not sure, if every private company needs 2 follow it. So, if ur company is a private now... and doesnt giv u the day off... Ouch...!!
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 10:57am
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Yes december 18 is holiday, this has been introduced since 2007
Answered on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 11:01am
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