Since September 23 falls on a Thursday (weekend here) then Wednesday (September 22) will be a holiday in observance of Saudi National day.  We, in the hospital are all forced to file our leaves except for those staff who are on–calls.   A day will be automatically deducted from our accrued balances as per circular memo so we have to use it.  Hmmm… this will be a great bonding time for my family since my 2 children will be arriving tonight aboard Philippine Airlines.  They will stay for 10 days only just enough to renew their about to expire iqamas (residency permit).

We’ve  just returned to work after our  7 days Ramadan Eid holidays and barely a week, we have to rest again!   The present Saudi Arabian ruler King Abdullah pushed for reform of his deeply conservative country and upon his decree, September 23 was declared official holiday.  We believe that King Abdullah had this modern approach in ruling his country. The National day celebration is getting more colorful and public and private sectors employees are getting paid day off.

For sure, we will be enjoying left and right shopping (if our budget will allow) for most items will be up for 50% sale.

Very good!