Dr Mahad bin Said bin Ali Ba’owain, Minister of Labour, issued a statement regarding holiday on the occasion of the 50th National Day.

‘On the occasion of the 50th National Day and, upon the Royal Orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, it has been decided that Wednesday and Thursday, November 25 and 26, will be an official holiday for employees in units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus (public sector), other legal entities and private sector establishments,’ said the statement.

‘Employers at private sector establishments may agree with their respective employees to continue working during the above-mentioned two days, if deemed necessary, provided the workers be compensated for that,’ it added.

The minister took the opportunity to express heartfelt greetings to His Majesty the Sultan, wishing him continued good health and a long life, and the Omani people and the countryabundant bounties of progress and prosperity under His Majesty’s wise leadership.