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		<title>Types of Leave in Saudi Arabia Every Expat Should Know</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mohammed Ameen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:22:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>In These 3 Cases, Workers in Saudi Arabia Get 5 Days of Paid Leave</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mohammed Ameen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:28:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Maternity Leave Rules in Saudi Arabia</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mohammed Ameen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
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