Premier issues circular for New Year's holiday

03 : 04 PM - 25/12/2016 Manama, Dec. 25 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister issued a circular specifying the New Year's public holiday. "On the occasion of the New Year 2017, the Kingdom's ministries, authorities and public institutions will remain closed on Sunday, January 1 corresponding to 3 Rabie-al-Awwal 1438H," according to the Premier's circular.