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Saudi Arabia sets maximum five-day holidays for Eid

Saudi Arabia's council of ministers has announced a maximum five-day holiday for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha in specific government entities. The decision was made during a cabinet session chaired by King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The members also commended the organization of the "Haj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition" in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Additionally, the cabinet approved other regulatory and financial amendments. Inflation has consistently decreased, reaching 5.1 percent in December 2023.