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29 November 2024
SkyNet UAE Holiday Advisory | 53rd UAE National Day (2nd & 3rd December 2024)
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that the 2nd and 3rd of December 2024 will be an official paid holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE in celebration of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad.
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14 November 2024
54th Oman National Day - Public Holiday
We want to inform you that on the occasion of the 54th Oman National Day, the Government of Oman has decided that the 20th Wednesday and 21st Thursday November 2024, will be an official holiday for public & private sectors. Work shall be resumed on 24th Sunday, November 2024.
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06 November 2024
Official Holiday in QATAR - November 6-7, 2024
Please note that in celebration of Qatar’s national unity and the historic referendum on constitutional amendments, 6-7th November are official holidays.
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15 October 2024
Bad Weather in OMAN
Due to unstable weather conditions, please expect collection and delivery delays in Oman - https://timesofoman.com/article/150935-oman-suspends-work-in-several-governorates-including-muscat-due-to-unstable-weather-conditions
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30 September 2024
Restricted Delivery Areas in Lebanon
Please be informed that due to the current situation in Lebanon, kindly find below the RESTRICTED AREAS until further notice due to security reasons on the ground.
1. Southern regions starting from Sidon
2. Bekaa from Zahle to Hermel
3. Beirut South suburb and its surrounding areas
4. Akkar (all areas near the Lebanese-Syrian border)
We regret this situation is beyond our control and appreciate your patience during this difficult time. We will keep you posted on the progress.
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18 September 2024
National Holiday in IRAN - September 21, 2024
Please be informed that September 21 is a National Holiday in Iran. The office will resume on September 22, 2024.
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10 September 2024
National Holiday in IRAN - September 12, 2024
Please be informed that September 12 is a National Holiday in Iran. The office will resume on September 14, 2024.
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09 September 2024
Holiday in Kuwait | Arafat Day (September 15, 2024)
Please be informed that the SkyNet Kuwait office will be closed on September 15, 2024, in observance of Arafat Day. No pickup, deliveries, or clearance will be done on this day.
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09 September 2024
Holiday in JORDAN - Election Day (September 10, 2024)
Please note that it has been officially declared Holiday on 10th September 2024 for Election Day in Jordan
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02 September 2024
Holiday Notice - IRAN (September 2 and September 4)
Please be informed that September 2 and September 4 are National holidays in Iran. Hence, SkyNet Iran will be out of the office on these days.
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25 August 2024
Holiday In Bangladesh - August 26, 2024
Please be informed that 26th of August is Holiday in Bangladesh on the account of religious festival.
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13 August 2024
PAKISTAN Independence Day - 14th August 2024
Please note that the 14th of August 2024 is a national holiday in Pakistan, there will be no pickup and delivery on this day.
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19 July 2024
Political Violenece in Bangladesh (DAC)
Dear All - There is an all-country internet outage due to ongoing political violence in Bangladesh.
During this period, please contact the DAC office for any emergencies at +88 09611560258.
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15 July 2024
Ashura Holidays in Pakistan | 16-17 July 2024
Please be informed that 16-17 of July 2024 will be holidays in Pakistan. In this regard, the SkyNet Pakistan office will be closed and there will be NO delivery, pick-up, and customs clearance on these days.
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15 July 2024
Iran Holiday Notice | July 15-16, 2024
Please be informed that July 15th and 16th are National Holidays in Iran. Hence, SkyNet Iran will be out of office and will resume work on the 17th of July.
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04 July 2024
Holiday in Kuwait | July 7, 2024
Kindly note that Kuwait will be on Public Holiday on 07-July-2024 on the occasion of the Hijra Anniversary. There will be NO pickup, delivery, and clearance on this day.
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04 July 2024
Holiday in Jordan | Islamic New Year (July 7, 2024)
Please note the Islamic New Year in Jordan has been officially declared on 7th July 2024, we will be closed for a long weekend from 5th to 7th July 2024. We will be back in office on 8th July 2024.
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04 July 2024
Oman Official Holiday | July 7, 2024
Sunday, 7 July 2024, has been announced as an official holiday for employees of the public and private sectors on the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s Hijra Anniversary and the advent of the new Hijri year 1446 AH.
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24 June 2024
National holiday in Iran (June 25, 2024)
Please be informed that June 25th is a National Holiday in Iran. Hence, SkyNet Iran will be out of the office and resume work on the 26th of June.
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13 June 2024
SkyNet UAE Advisory: EID AL ADHA Holiday Announcement | June 15 - 18, 2024
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emaratisation (MOHRE) has officially announced the Eid Al Adha holiday for the private sector.
The holiday will be from Saturday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 18. Work will resume on Wednesday, June 19.
We are wishing everyone a joyous and blessed Eid Al Adha!
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30 May 2024
National Holidays in Iran (June 3-4, 2024)
Please be informed that June 3rd and 4th are National Holidays in Iran. Hence, SkyNet Iran will be out of the office and resume work on the 5th of June.
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28 May 2024
Kings Silver Jubilee Celebration Jordan Holidays 9th June 2024
Please note that the SkyNet Jordan Office will be closed for the King's Silver Jubilee Celebration on 9th June 2024 as officially announced yesterday by the Jordanian Prime Minister. All offices will be closed for the Long Weekend from 7th to 9th June 2024.
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28 May 2024
Holiday in Pakistan (Youm-E-Takbeer) - May 28, 2024
Please be informed that the 28th of May 2024 is a Holiday in Pakistan on account of YOUM-E-TAKBEER.
There will be no delivery, or pickup done on this day.
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21 May 2024
IRAN Holiday Notice - May 22, 2024
Please be informed that due to the passing of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, an official holiday has been declared. Therefore, the SkyNet Iran office will be closed on May 22nd and will reopen on May 23rd.
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02 May 2024
SkyNet UAE Advisory: BAD WEATHER ACROSS THE UAE | May 2, 2024
SkyNet UAE Advisory: BAD WEATHER ACROSS THE UAE
To Our Valued Customers,
Kindly note that due to rain across the Emirates today, May 02, 2024, delivery and pickup times may experience delays.
While we're exerting all possible efforts to maintain our service, certain areas may remain inaccessible and significantly impacted.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this unexpected situation. Your patience and support are greatly valued.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued trust in our services.
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26 April 2024
Jordan Labour Day
Please be informed that Jordan will have a long weekend from May 2 to May 4. Labour Day Holidays is shifted to the 2nd of May 2024 in Jordan.
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18 April 2024
Update on Service Disruption in the UAE due to Severe Weather Conditions
Please note that we have initiated partial shipment deliveries today, focusing specifically on select regions within Dubai and employing a limited number of couriers. However, access to other Emirates, including Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah, remains restricted due to road closures resulting from flooding.
ROAD CLOSURES IN THE FOLLOWING ROUTES:
Al Rebat Street - Closed opposite Dubai Festival City Mall;
Al Safa Road - Closed opposite the park;
Al Khail Road - Closed in both directions opposite the Police Station towards Barsha;
Emirates Road - Closed in both directions opposite Arabella;
Etihad Road - Closed towards Sharjah opposite the Airport;
Nadd Al Hammar - Closed towards Ras Al Khor opposite Moon Factory Outlet;
Oud Metha - Closed in both directions towards Health City;
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road - Closed opposite Mirdif towards Sharjah;
Sheikh Rashid Road - Closed near Lulu;
Sheikh Zayed Road - Closed in both directions opposite Time Square;
For regular collections, we kindly advise reaching out to our Call Centre Hotline to check with our Dispatch team regarding the areas where pickups are feasible.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding during this challenging time.
Your patience and continued support are invaluable to us. We extend our gratitude for your cooperation and unwavering trust in our services.
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17 April 2024
SERVICE DISRUPTION IN THE UAE DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
Dear Valued Customers,
We regret to inform you that due to severe weather conditions in the UAE, certain areas are currently inaccessible and experiencing flooding. While we acknowledge the importance of your packages, the safety and well-being of our staff remain our top priority.
Please be advised that our operations have not yet returned to normalcy due to widespread flooding and regulatory constraints imposed by the Authorities. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates accordingly.
While every effort is being made to prioritize all shipments, we anticipate delays in both pickups and deliveries as we address the backlog caused by these circumstances. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding during this challenging time.
Your patience and continued support are invaluable to us. We extend our gratitude for your cooperation and unwavering trust in our services.
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16 April 2024
SkyNet UAE Advisory: BAD WEATHER ACROSS THE UAE (16 April 2024)
Please note that our operations, including pickups and deliveries, may experience delays due to the ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding across the UAE. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this unexpected situation. Your patience and support are greatly valued. Thank you for your cooperation and continued trust in our services.
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05 April 2024
SkyNet UAE Advisory: EID AL FITR Holidays
On Monday, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the UAE officially announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees working in the private sector.
The Ministry has announced that Monday, 29 Ramadan (8 April 2024) to 3 Shawwal (or what is equivalent to it in Gregorian date) will be a paid holiday for all employees in the private sector across the UAE on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.
This means the Eid holiday for the private sector begins on Monday, April 8 (Ramadan 29). If Eid's first day is Tuesday, then offices will remain closed till Thursday, April 11.
But if the first day of Eid is Wednesday, the private sector holiday extends till Friday, April 12.
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29 March 2024
Holiday Notice - IRAN National Holiday (March 31 & April 1)
Please be informed that March 31st and April 1st are National Holidays in Iran. Hence, the office will be closed and resume work on the 2nd of April.
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12 March 2024
Holiday Notice - IRAN National Holiday (19-23 March, 2024)
Please be informed that March 19 until March 23 is a National Holiday in Iran. Hence, the office will be closed and work will resume on March 24, 2024.
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09 March 2024
BAD WEATHER / RAIN ALL OVER UAE
To Our Valued Customers,
Please be advised that due to rainfall all over the Emirates, our operations are currently on hold in Dubai. Our couriers and staff are unable to commute due to flooded roads in most areas and poor visibility, preventing access to our warehouse grounds.
As a result, please anticipate a delay in our operations including pickup and deliveries. However, we're pleased to inform you that operations continue as usual.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and sincerely appreciate your understanding during this unexpected situation. Your patience and support mean a lot to us.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued trust in our services.
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28 February 2024
SkyNet UAE | WAREHOUSE OFFICE ADVISORY (28th February 2024)
Attention all! Please be informed that one of our power supply control unit wiring parts has been damaged, risking electrical failure. The electrician is on-site from 1 PM to 3 PM to replace the faulty section. Please anticipate service impact during this period. Thank you for your cooperation.
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22 February 2024
Holiday in Sri Lanka | Poya Day (23 February 2024)
Please be informed that SkyNet Sri Lanka office will be closed on February 23 (Poya Day). There will be NO DELIVERY and NO PICKUP during this day. The office will resume on February 24, 2024.
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21 February 2024
Public Holidays in KUWAIT | 25-26 February 2024
This is to inform you that the SkyNet Kuwait office will be closed on the 25th & 26th of February 2024, on account of the following Public holidays.
25th – Kuwait National Day
26th – Kuwait Liberation Day.
No Clearance / No pickups / No Deliveries during this period
We will resume our normal work on Tuesday, 27th February 2024
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12 February 2024
Public Holiday in Qatar | 13th February 2024 (Sports Day)
Kindly note that there will be a Public holiday on Tuesday, 13th February on the occasion of Sports Day.
No deliveries / Pick-ups will be done on this day.
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12 February 2024
SkyNet UAE Advisory: Bad Weather / Heavy Rains
To Our Valued Customers, Please be advised that due to heavy rainfall persisting overnight, our operations are currently on hold in Dubai. Our couriers and staff are unable to commute due to flooded roads and poor visibility, preventing access to our warehouse grounds. As a result, please anticipate a delay in our operations including pickup and deliveries. However, we're pleased to inform you that operations continue as usual in Abu Dhabi. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and sincerely appreciate your understanding during this unexpected situation. Your patience and support mean a lot to us. Thank you for your cooperation and continued trust in our services.
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07 February 2024
Holiday in Oman | February 8, 2024 (Isra’a Wal Miraj)
The Ministry of Labour has announced that Thursday, February 8, 2024 - will be an official holiday for Isra’a Wal Miraj 2024. SkyNet MCT office will resume on Sunday, 11th February 2024.
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07 February 2024
Public Holiday in Pakistan | February 8, 2024 (General Election)
Please be informed that 8th February 2024 is declared a Public holiday in Pakistan for the General Elections.
There will be No delivery / Pickup and customs clearance that will be done on this day.
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07 February 2024
Holiday in Kuwait | February 8, 2024 (The Israa and Miraj)
Please note that the SkyNet Kuwait office will be on a Public holiday on Thursday, 8th February 2024 on the occasion of The Israa and Miraj. The will be No Clearance / No pickups / No Deliveries on this day. We will start our duty on Saturday, 10th February 2024.
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02 February 2024
Holiday in Sri Lanka | Independence Day - February 5, 2024
Please be informed that SkyNet Sri Lanka will be closed on Monday, February 5, 2024. This was declared as a full-day holiday in lieu of Independence Day falling on the 4th of February 2024. There will be No Pickup and delivery on this day. The office will resume on February 6, 2024.
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24 January 2024
Holiday in Sri Lanka | Poya Day (January 25, 2024)
Please be informed that SkyNet Sri Lanka office will be closed on January 25 (Poya Day). There will be NO DELIVERY and NO PICKUP during these days. The office will resume on January 26, 2024.
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10 January 2024
Holiday in Oman | Sultan’s Accession to Power (January 11, 2024)
Upon Royal Orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, it has been decided that Thursday, 11 January 2024 will be an official holiday for employees in units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other legal entities, as well as employees in private sector establishments, on the occasion of the Sultan’s accession to power in the Sultanate of Oman.
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05 January 2024
HOLIDAY IN BANGLADESH (Election) - January 7, 2024
Please take note that the government of Bangladesh has declared January 7, 2024 to be a Holiday to give way for Election. SkyNet Bangladesh office will be closed fully on this day.
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22 December 2023
SRI LANKA Holiday | Christmas and Poya Day - December 25 and 26, 2023
Please be informed that SkyNet Sri Lanka office will be closed on December 25 (Christmas Day) and December 26 (Poya Day). There will be NO DELIVERY and NO PICKUP during these days. The office will resume on December 27, 2023.
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14 December 2023
IRAN National Holiday | December 17, 2023
Please be informed that the 17th of December, 2023 is a National Holiday in Iran. Hence, we will be out of the office and will resume work on the 18th of December.
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30 November 2023
UAE Holiday Notice | December 2-4, 2023
In observance of the UAE National Day, we would like to inform you that our office will be closed from December 2nd to December 4th, as per the recent announcement by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. These dates (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) have been declared as paid holidays for private-sector workers.
Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, December 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
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20 November 2023
OMAN National Day | November 22-23, 2023
Please be informed that there will be a Holiday on the 22nd & 23rd of November – to celebrate Oman National Day. The will be No delivery and pick-up.
The office will resume on Sunday 26 November 2023.
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17 November 2023
SkyNet UAE Advisory: Bad Weather / Heavy Rains
To Our Valued Customers,
Please be advised that due to heavy rainfall persisting overnight, our operations are currently on hold in Dubai. Our couriers and staff are unable to commute due to flooded roads and poor visibility, preventing access to our warehouse grounds.
As a result, please anticipate a delay in our operations including pickup and deliveries. However, we're pleased to inform you that operations continue as usual in Abu Dhabi.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and sincerely appreciate your understanding during this unexpected situation. Your patience and support mean a lot to us.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued trust in our services.
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08 November 2023
HOLIDAY IN PAKISTAN | November 9, 2023
Please be informed that the 9th of November 2023 will be a Holiday in Pakistan on the occasion of Iqbal Day.
There will be NO Pickup and No Deliveries on this day.
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07 November 2023
DIWALI FESTIVAL HOLIDAY 2023 | November 12 - 14, 2023
Greetings to All!
Please be advised that the SkyNet-India Delhi office will be closed for the Diwali festival from 12 to 14 November 2023. On these days, there will be No Pickup/No Delivery and No Customs Clearance all over India. We shall resume back to work on the 15th of November 2023 and delivery will be impacted.
Kindly convey this notice to all Network Members & Custom filling will be done on Wednesday, 15.11.2023, and delivery effect accordingly.
Note: Please do not send any load on Sat/Monday due to the Diwali festival. If any load arrives during these days (11 to 14 Nov 2023), in Delhi - then the same storage charges will billed back to the stations.
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27 October 2023
SRI LANKA Holiday | Poya Day (28-29 October 2023)
SkyNet Sri Lanka office will be closed on 28/10/2023 and 29/10/2023 for Poya Day. There will be no delivery or pick-up on this day. Delivery and Pickups shall resume on (30/10/2023).
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09 October 2023
ISRAEL and PALESTINE
Kindly note that due to the new developments in the war between Israel and Palestine, there will be delays in customs clearance and deliveries in both Israel and Palestine.
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30 September 2023
IRAN Holiday Notice - October 3, 2023
Please be informed that October 3rd is a National Holiday in Iran. Hence, we will be out of the office and will resume work on the 4th of October.
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28 September 2023
Holiday in Pakistan (EID-E-MILAD UN-NABI) - September 29, 2023
Please note that the 29th of September 2023 will be a public holiday in Pakistan on account of EID-E-MILAD UN-NABI.
No Pickup/delivery will be done on this day.
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28 September 2023
UAE Holiday: Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday (29 September 2023)
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has announced that Friday, 29 September 2023 (14 Rabi al-Awwal 1445H) will be a public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him).
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28 September 2023
SRI LANKA Holiday Notice
Please note below holiday schedule below in Sri Lanka.
We will be closed on 28/09/2023 and 29/09/2023. There will be no delivery or pick-up on this day.
Delivery and Pickups shall resume on (30/09/2023). Companies and banks delivery on (02/10/2023)
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28 September 2023
HOLIDAY IN BANGLADESH - 28th September 2023
Please note that the 28th of September will be a public holiday on account of Eid-e-Milad un-Nabi ( Religious Festival).
The will be No bag clearances due to the customs sector being closed.
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28 September 2023
OMAN Holiday - Eid-e-Milad un-Nabi (September 28, 2023)
Please note that the 28th of September will be a public holiday in Oman on account of Eid-e-Milad un-Nabi.
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26 September 2023
KUWAIT Holiday - Prophet’s Birthday (September 28, 2023)
Please note that there will be a Public holiday on Thursday, 28th September 2023 on the occasion of The Prophet’s Birthday.
No deliveries/Pick-ups/clearance will be done on this day.
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26 September 2023
Holidays in Jordan for Mawlid Al Nabawi (September 27, 2023)
Please note Jordan Office will be closed for Mawlid Al Nabawi on September 27, 2023.
There will be no access to any emails during the Holidays. All emails will be replied to after the Holidays.
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13 September 2023
IRAN HOLIDAY - 14 & 16 September 2023
Please be informed that September 14 and 16 are National Holidays in Iran. Hence, the Iran office is closed and will resume work on 17th of September.
It is advised to send the shipments to Tehran on Monday, September 11th, so we can proceed with the clearance and delivery process before the holidays.
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04 September 2023
HOLIDAY IN BANGLADESH - 6th September 2023
Please be informed that 6th September 2023, will be a Public Holiday in Bangladesh on account of the Religious Festival (Janmashtami).
There will be NO delivery and bag clearance will be done on this day.
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29 August 2023
SRI LANKA Holiday | Poya Day (30 August 2023)
Please be informed that SkyNet Sri Lanka office will be on a Public Holiday (Poya Day) on August 30, 2023. Kindly note that there will be No Delivery and Pickup on this day. The normal office hours shall resume on August 31, 2023.
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23 August 2023
UK Bank Holiday - 28th August
Please be advised Monday 28th August is a Bank Holiday in the UK. We will be closed on this day.
Please ensure you do not send any flights landing on this day as there will be NO clearances and any storage charges will be billed back to your station.
Sunday 27th August - Please ensure only LV flights are sent landing latest by 2 pm.
Tuesday 29th - Normal work hours.
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21 August 2023
Suspension of Service in Sudan due to Political Unrest (since April 15, 2023)
We wish to inform you that our services in Sudan are still suspended due to political unrest. We are unable to provide our usual services in Sudan. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
We will keep you updated on any developments and provide timely information regarding the resumption of services in Sudan.
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21 August 2023
Temporary Suspension of Service in Niger due to Civil Unrest
We wish to inform you that our services in Niger are temporarily suspended due to ongoing civil unrest in the region. During this period, we are unable to provide our usual services in Niger. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
We will keep you updated on any developments and provide timely information regarding the resumption of services in Niger.
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01 August 2023
IRAN Holiday Notice (2-3 August 2023)
Please be informed that the SkyNet Iran office will be closed for a Holiday from 2 to 3 August 2023. Normal working days will resume on Saturday, 5 August 2023.
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31 July 2023
HOLIDAY IN SRI LANKA | Poya Day (August 1, 2023)
The SkyNet Sri Lanka office will be on Public Holiday (Poya Day) on August 1, 2023.
Please note that there will be No Delivery and Pickup on this day. The normal office hours shall resume on August 2, 2023.
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26 July 2023
ASHURA Holidays in Pakistan (28-29 July 2023)
Please be informed that the 28th & 29th of July, 2023 will be Holidays in Pakistan.
There will be NO Delivery, Pickup, and Customs clearance on these days.
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25 July 2023
Holiday Notice - IRAN (27-28 July 2023)
Please be informed that the SkyNet Iran office will be closed for a Holiday from 27 to 28 July 2023. Normal working days will resume on Saturday, 29 July 2023.
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31 May 2023
Holidays in JORDAN
Please note the declared Holidays in Jordan are as below;
Wednesday - 31st May 2023, work will be until 1 PM.
Thursday - 1st June 2023, will be Holiday.
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30 May 2023
IRAN Holiday Notice (June 4 to June 5, 2023)
Please be informed that our SkyNet Iran office will be closed from June 4 up to June 5, 2023. Normal working days will resume on June 6, 2023.
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15 May 2023
IRAN Public Holiday (May 16, 2023)
Please be informed that our SkyNet Iran office is closed on Tuesday, 16th May 2023. Normal working days will resume on Wednesday, 17th May 2023.
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04 May 2023
HOLIDAY IN SRI LANKA | Wesak Poya (May 5 - 7, 2023)
In honor of Wesak Poya, the SkyNet Sri Lanka office will be closed from 5 to 7 May 2023.
No clearance deliveries or pick-ups will take place on these days.
The clearance, delivery, and pickup processes will resume on Monday, May 8, 2023.
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03 May 2023
HOLIDAY IN BANGLADESH - 4th May 2023
Please be informed that Bangladesh will observe a public holiday to celebrate Buddhist Moonlight (Religious Festival) on Thursday, May 4th, 2023.
No deliveries and customs processing will take place on this day.
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25 April 2023
Sudan Lockdown due to Political Unrest (since April 15, 2023)
Please be informed that Sudan has locked down the country since 15th April 2023 due to Political Unrest between the Sudanese Army and Rapid Support Forces.
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19 April 2023
UAE Holiday | EID AL FITR 2023
The UAE’s moon-sighting committee will meet on Thursday, April 20, to determine whether Eid is on Friday, April 21, or Saturday, April 22.
If Eid is on Friday, our office is closed from Thursday to Sunday, April 20-23. Our office resumes Monday, April 24.
If Eid is on Saturday, the break will last 5 days - Thursday to Monday, April 20-24.
Our office resumes Tuesday, April 25.
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10 April 2023
SRI LANKA Holiday | Tamil Sinhala New Year Festival - (April 13 -17, 2023)
Please be informed that SkyNet Sri Lanka office will be closed for the Tamil Sinhala new year festival from 13/04/2023 to 17/04/2023. There will be no delivery or pick-up on these days.
Delivery and Pickups shall resume on 18/04/2023.
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10 April 2023
IRAN Holiday Notice (April 12, 2023)
Please be informed that our SkyNet Iran office is closed on Wednesday, April 12th.
Normal working days will resume on Thursday, April 13th.
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10 April 2023
EID-UL FITR | Holiday in Bangladesh (April 21-23, 2023)
Please note that 21-23rd April is our religious holiday in Bangladesh which is Eid-Ul Fitr.
During this period, all government and public offices will remain closed. There will be No Customs Clearance.
We will resume work on 24th April.
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06 April 2023
SkyNet UAE Advisory: NEW Branch Number for SkyNet Al Ain
We would like to inform you that our branch office in Al Ain has changed its telephone number.
Our new contact number is 03 7342284.
Please update your records accordingly to ensure seamless communication with our team in Al Ain.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that our team is working diligently to ensure uninterrupted services despite this change.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
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22 March 2023
PAKISTAN National Holiday - 23rd March 2023
Please be informed that 23rd March 2023 is a National Holiday in Pakistan.
There will be NO pickup and delivery on this day.
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15 March 2023
IRAN Holiday Notice - (March 21-24 & April 1-2)
Please be informed that our SkyNet Iran office is closed from March 21 till March 24 because of Persian New Year. They will resume work on Saturday, March 25.
They are also closed on April 1 & April 2 and will resume work on Monday, April 3.
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30 November 2022
Special Delivery and Pickup During the UAE National Day (Dec 1 up to Dec 3, 2022)
While our office is closed from 1st to 3rd December on the occasion of the UAE National Day, pickup and special deliveries will continue as usual.
If you need more information, contact us at 04 2826555. WhatsApp - 055 2826555/055 4152033.
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20 October 2022
INDIA - DIWALI FESTIVAL HOLIDAY (October 24, 2022)
Please be advised that Skynet-India Delhi office will be closed for Diwali festival on 24/10/2022. During this day, there will be No Pickup, No Delivery and No Custom Clearance all over India. We shall resume back to work on 26/10/2022 and delivery will be impacted. Kindly convey this notice to all network members and Custom filling will be done on Tuesday - 25/10/2022 and delivery effect accordingly.
Note: Please do not send any load on SAT/SUN due to Diwali Festival. If we received then same storage charges we will bill back to the station.
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05 October 2022
Public Holiday in Egypt - 6th & 8th of October 2022
Kindly note that Egypt will be on a public holiday on Thursday 6th of October on the occasion of Armed force day and Saturday 8th of October on the occasion Prophet’s Mohamed birthday
No pickup & delivery.
We will resume work normally in Sunday 9th of October.
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04 October 2022
Holiday in Bangladesh - 5th October 2022
Please be informed that the 5th of Oct-22 is a public holiday in Bangladesh on account of the Religious Festival ( Durga Puja). NO delivery and bag clearance be done on this day only.
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04 October 2022
The Prophet’s Mohammad Birthday - KUWAIT
Please note that there will be a Public holiday in Kuwait on Saturday, 08th October 2022 on the occasion of The Prophet’s Mohammad Birthday.
No deliveries/pick-ups will be done on this day.
We will resume back on Sunday, 9th October 2022.
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04 October 2022
Iran Official Holiday - October 5, 2022
Please be noted that the 5th of October is an official Holiday in Iran.
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02 October 2022
Dashain Holiday Festival - NEPAL
This is to inform you that SkyNet Nepal will be closed from 2nd Oct to 8th Oct on the occasion of the Dashain Holiday Festival.
Pick-ups, Deliveries, and customs clearance will not be made on these days.
Our normal operations will resume from 9th Oct 2022.
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05 August 2022
AUSHURA Holidays in Pakistan (08 and 09TH AUGUST 2022)
Please be informed that the 08 and 09th of August 2022 will be holidays in Pakistan on account of AUSHURA.
There will be NO deliveries, pickups, and customs clearance on these days.
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05 August 2022
IRAN PUBLIC HOLIDAY (August 7th & 8th)
Please be informed that there will be a 2-day holiday in Iran on the 7th & 8th of August.
There will be NO clearance, pickups, and deliveries.
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29 July 2022
OMAN - HIJRI New Year
SkyNet Oman will be closed on Sunday - 31 July 2022 on the occasion of Hijri New Year.
Please note that there is NO Deliveries and Collections on this day.
The office will resume back on Monday - 1 August 2022.
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29 July 2022
KUWAIT - HIJRI New Year
SkyNet Kuwait will be closed on Saturday - 30 July 2022 on the occasion of Hijri New Year.
Please note that there is NO clearance, deliveries and pickups will be done on this day.
The office will resume back on Sunday - 31 July 2022.
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15 July 2022
IRAN PUBLIC HOLIDAY - 18 July 2022
Please be informed that there will be a public holiday in Iran on Monday - July 18, 2022 .
There will be No Clearance / No Pickups / No Deliveries
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07 July 2022
EID AL ADHA (July 8 - July 11, 2022)
Please be informed that SkyNet Worldwide Express UAE will be CLOSED for 4-Days starting from Friday (July 8, 2022) up to Monday (July 11, 2022) in the observance of Eid Al-Adha.
Work will resume on Tuesday - July 12, 2022.
Wishing you and your family a blessed and joyous EID AL-ADHA!
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13 May 2022
UAE - Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away
The UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs mourns the passing of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday, May 13, 2022.
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has declared a period of 40 days’ official mourning.
Work in ministries, federal and local government entities, and the private sector, will be suspended for three (3) days starting tomorrow, Saturday - May 14, 2022.
Please be advised that there will be NO pick-up and deliveries during these days.
The official working days will resume on Tuesday - May 17, 2022.
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10 May 2022
Service Delays in Sri Lanka (CMB)
Please note the country is in a Curfew situation till 11th May at 7 AM due to the present political situation owing to the sudden attack on the protestors.
Therefore, please expect delays in clearance and deliveries
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29 April 2022
SkyNet UAE Eid Al-Fitr 2022 - Holiday Announcement
If the month of Ramadan completes 30 days, Eid will be on Monday, May 2 (Shawwal).
Employees in the UAE, in this case, will enjoy a 5-Day weekend including Saturday (April 30) up to Wednesday (May 4). Normal working hours will resume on Thursday (May 5).
However, if Ramadan will only have 29 days (based on moon-sighting), Eid Al-Fitr will fall on Sunday, May 1 (Shawwal 1), then residents may enjoy a 4-Day long weekend, starting from Saturday (April 30) until Tuesday (May 3). Normal working hours will resume on Wednesday (May 4).
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29 March 2022
IRAN OFFICIAL HOLIDAY - April 2, 2022
Please be informed that April 2, 2022 has been declared as a Public Holiday in Iran.
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17 March 2022
HOLIDAY IN BANGLADESH - 17th & 19th of March 2022
Due to the Holiday, we would like to inform everyone that DAC will be closed on the 17th and 19th of March. There will be no delivery or bag clearance during this time.
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18 January 2022
NEW WORKING WEEK (Monday to Saturday)
To Our Valued Customers,
In line with the recent announcement by the UAE Government regarding the changes to the work week, and after careful considerations, SKYNET-UAE is transitioning to the new weekly Holiday of Sunday.
To continue providing the best customer experience to our partners and valued customers, effective Friday, 21st of January, 2022, SkyNet-UAE pickup and delivery schedule will be operational for 6 days, from Monday to Saturday instead of Saturday to Thursday.
If you have any questions regarding the change, please do not hesitate to contact us at 04 2826555 or email us at info@skynet.ae
We thank you for your kind support and co-operation as always and assuring you of our best services at all times.
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05 January 2022
IRAN OFFICIAL HOLIDAY - January 6, 2022
Please be informed that January 6, 2022 - has been declared as a Public Holiday in Iran.
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22 November 2021
OMAN National Day - November 28-29, 2021
Please note that November 29 & 29 has been declared as Public Holiday in Oman on the occasion of the 51st National Day.
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16 November 2021
EMERGENCY SITUATION - UGANDA
Please be informed that our SkyNet Uganda office has been closed due to two bomb blasts in Kampala
today.
Service delivery have been impacted especially on the CBD. There will be NO collections, clearances, and deliveries. We will keep you updated.
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11 November 2021
SRI LANKA Update: Bad Weather Conditions
Please be informed that the out station deliveries of Colombo are affected due to bad whether situation in LK. Areas are flooded and there are limited access at present.
Therefore delays are expected at present.
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07 November 2021
SkyNet SUDAN Update
Dear All,
The situation in Sudan is still the same.
Sudan SkyNet office is open with Skeletal staff only, however no Airline is flying to KRT at the moment. Therefore, in sending packages to Sudan (KRT), please expect that there will be delays with the deliveries.
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03 November 2021
India Public Holiday: DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL (Nov 4-5, 2021)
Please be advised that SkyNet-India Delhi office will be closed for Deepavali festival on 04-11-21 / 05-11-21.
During this day there will be No pickup, No delivery, and No custom clearance all over the India.
We shall resume back to work on 06-11-21. Custom filling will be done on Tuesday 06-11-21 and clearance effect accordingly.
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30 October 2021
SkyNet UAE Advisory: CALL CENTER SYSTEM IS BACK
Dear Valued Customers,
We would like to inform you that the "Technical Issues" regarding our Call Center system have been fully restored. Our connection is back and running smoothly.
Thank you all for your patience.
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27 October 2021
CIVIL UNREST IN SUDAN
There is a complete shutdown in Sudan due to CIVIL UNREST.
Kindly be advised that for the same reason - the SkyNet office in Sudan is closed.
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26 October 2021
SKYNET UAE Advisory: Technical Issues with the Call Center
Dear Valued Customers, Please be informed that WE ARE STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS (Technical Issues) with our Call Center.
Our Team is doing its best to rectify the issue. Please expect disruptions on both incoming and outgoing calls of the Call Center.
We are sorry for the inconvenience caused and we will keep you posted on further updates.
*** You may reach us through our WHATSAPP: +971 55 282 6555
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25 October 2021
SKYNET UAE Advisory: Technical Issues with the Call Center
Dear Valued Customers,
Please be informed that WE ARE STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS (Technical Issues) with our Call Center.
Our Team is doing its best to rectify the issue. Please expect disruptions on both incoming and outgoing calls of the Call Center.
We are sorry for the inconvenience caused and we will keep you posted on further updates.
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20 October 2021
UAE PUBLIC HOLIDAY: Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (October 21, 2021)
Please be informed that on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, our office will be CLOSED on THURSDAY - 21st of October 2021.
Our normal working days will then RESUME on Saturday - 23rd of October 2021.
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20 October 2021
EGYPT PUBLIC HOLIDAY - Prophet Mohamed's Birthday
Kindly note that Egypt will be in a Public Holiday on Thursday, 21 October 2021 (Prophet Mohamed’s Birthday).
Please note that there will NO pickup and deliveries. We will resume to our normal working days on Saturday, 23rd of October 2021.
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19 October 2021
HOLIDAY IN BANGLADESH - October 20, 2021
Please take note that 20th of October 2021 is a Public Holiday in Bangladesh on the account of Holy Miladun Nabih (Religious ).
There will be No bag clearance and deliveries on this day.
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18 October 2021
NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN PAKISTAN - October 19, 2021
Please note Tuesday, October 19, 2021, shall be a public holiday in Pakistan on the occasion of Holy Prophet Mohammad S A W’s Birthday .
There will be no delivery / pickups on this day .
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13 October 2021
Public Holiday in JORDAN (Eid Milad ul-Nabi) - Prophet's Birthday
Please note that there will be a Public holiday in Jordan on 19/10/2021 , Eid Milad ul-Nabi
There will be no Clearance, Pickups or Deliveries on this day.
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13 October 2021
The Prophet's Birthday - OMAN Public Holiday (19th October 2021)
Please note that there will be a Public holiday in Oman on Tuesday, 19th October 2021 on the occasion of The Prophet’s Birthday.
No deliveries / pick-ups will be done on this day.
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05 October 2021
IRAQI ELECTION - Airports will be Closed (October 9 - October 11, 2021)
Please note that according to the office of the Council of Ministers, kindly be informed that all Airports in Iraq will be closed from October 9 until October 11, 2021.
Please inform your customers accordingly to be aware on delays .
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05 October 2021
EGYPT PUBLIC HOLIDAY (October 7, 2021)
Kindly note that Egypt will be in a Public Holiday - Thursday (October 7, 2021).
There will be NO pickup and deliveries.
Normal working day will resume on Saturday, October 9, 2021.
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05 October 2021
IRAN OFFICIAL HOLIDAY (5th October and 7th October)
Please be informed that the 5th & 7th of October is an Official Holiday in Iran.
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03 October 2021
OFFICIAL HOLIDAY IN OMAN (From 3rd October to 4th October 2021)
Please note that Authorities in Oman have declared Sunday and Monday (October 3 and 4) as official holidays nationwide amid bad weather conditions caused by tropical storm Shaheen.
SkyNet MCT offices will be closed during these days as well.
No deliveries / Pick ups will be done.
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12 September 2021
LOCKDOWN IN SRI LANKA EXTENDED UNTIL 21ST SEPTEMBER 2021
Please note that the lock down has been extended to 21st of Sep 2021.
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05 September 2021
LOCKDOWN IN SRI LANKA EXTENDED UNTIL 13TH SEPTEMBER
The Lock down in Sri Lanka has been extended to 13th September 2021.
We do operate on Tuesday and Fridays only at present. Imports are cleared as in normal process.
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29 August 2021
LOCKDOWN IN SRI LANKA EXTENDED UNTIL 6TH SEPTEMBER
Please note that the lock down in Sri Lanka has been extended to 6th Sep 2021.
Therefore, please note that delays are expected in deliveries and collections.
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21 August 2021
Lockdown in Sri Lanka till 30th Aug / CMB
Please be informed that Sri Lanka (CMB) is fully lockdown from 20th August until 30th August 2021.
Therefore, please note that delays are expected in deliveries and collections.
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04 July 2021
TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH SKYNET ONLINE PAYMENT
Dear Valued Customers,
Kindly note that the Online Payment feature on our Website www.skynetworldwide.net is presently not functional due to certain issues faced with the 3rd Party Vendor for the last 2 weeks. Until the present technical issue is resolved, request you to kindly arrange for payments to be done through our Bank, details as below;
ACCOUNT NAME: GULF WORLDWIDE EXPRESS (L.L.C)
IBAN: AE42026000 1012019298301
Account No: 1012019298301
BANK NAME: Emirates NBD Bank PJSC
Al Muraqqabat Branch, Dubai- United Arab Emirates
SWIFT CODE: EBILAEAD
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20 June 2021
RELOCATION OF SKYNET DROP-OFF POINT (Airport Road - Dubai)
We are pleased to inform you that the SkyNet Drop-off Point presently located on Airport Road, Dubai has been relocated. Office timings and contact numbers remain unchanged.
Please find below complete physical address for your kind perusal.
Address: Building No. 30, Street 65, Opposite Al Fajer Business Centre, Al Garhoud, Dubai - U.A.E.
We do regret for any inconvenience that you may encounter due to our relocation. However, should you have any concerns please feel free to contact us on 04-2826555 / 2825999.
Thank you for your kind co-operation and looking forward to serve you at our new facility.
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27 April 2021
LOCKDOWN IN DELHI EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 4, 2021
The lockdown in Delhi has extended till May 4, 2021. It still seems that the lockdown might extend more given the current situation.
However, The service hasn't been severely impacted by imports. We have our ops team and cs team in the office who are working at this time and resolving our issues.
We will keep posted with further updates.
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20 April 2021
INDIA - DELHI HAS ANNOUNCED LOCKDOWN FROM 20-04-21 TO 25-04-21
India - Delhi Imposed Lockdown for 6 days.
Delhi is facing the fourth wave of the deadly virus, "After reviewing the COVID-19 situation with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal it has been decided that it is important to impose a lockdown in Delhi, tonight from 10 pm tonight to 5 am next Monday (April 26), for six days, a lockdown has been imposed," Kejriwal said.
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05 April 2021
Limited operations due to Covid-19 in Bangladesh (DAC)
Pls take note that the government of Bangladesh has announced lockdown in few activities for the next 7 days. However, our office will remain operational with limited staff.
Please expect delay in delivery and clearance subject to concern department are functional.
https://www.dhakatribune.com/health/coronavirus/2021/04/04/govt-issues-11-directives-for-week-long-lockdown
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28 March 2021
ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE (ECQ) IN MANILA (March 29 - April 4, 2021)
On March 27, the Philippine government announced that the following areas will be placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) from March 29 to April 4 -- National Capital Region including Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal. This is due to the exponential rise in Covid-19 cases this past week.
While logistics service providers are considered essential and allowed to operate under the ECQ, the Management has made adjustments in our operations to safeguard the health and well-being of our personnel.
We assure you, however, that this will not affect the quality of service that you and our clients deserve.
Due to much stricter security measures as well as restrictions set by the different Local Government Units in the earlier mentioned areas, though, we are anticipating delays and pick-ups and deliveries.
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25 March 2021
WORK SCHEDULE DURING LENT (MNL)
In solemn observance of the Lenten season, our offices (Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Ilo-ilo) will be closed on Thursday, 1st April 2021. Regular work will resume on Monday, 5th April 2021.
Kindly note that there will be No Customs operations from April 1 to April 3, 2021 and will resume on Sunday, April 4.
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02 February 2021
GCX Operational Update - (COVID-19)
Following the update of the 3rd lockdown in Israel
The Israeli government has agreed to extend the existing lockdown for an additional week the lockdown is expected to end on February 5th.
During that period, the same restrictions apply including Airport restrictions (no passenger flights permitted to land in Israel, Cargo flights will be allowed to land).
We will update you on future changes.
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28 December 2020
All flights for Oman have been canceled until 30/12 /2020 due to Lockdown
Please be informed that ALL flights for OMAN have been CANCELED until 30/12/2020 due to Lockdown.
Kindly wait for further instructions, and expect delays for the shipments bound to Oman.
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12 November 2020
LOCKDOWN IN LEBANON (BEY) - Nationwide Lockdown (14th November until 30th November 2020)
This is to inform you that a Nationwide lockdown is to be imposed in Lebanon from Saturday, 14th November to 30th November 2020, as the country aims to stem the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
The capital Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and sea and land border crossings will remain open during the lockdown, hence clearance will be done as normal.
Deliveries and collections will be done as well but delays are expected during this period since most of the Sectors will be on lockdown with restrictions on transportation.
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08 November 2020
LOCKDOWN IN JORDAN (AMM) - 10th November until 15th November 2020
Please note that the government announced a complete lockdown for 5 days starting on Tuesday (10 November) until 6 AM Sunday (15 November) due to the COVID-19 in Jordan.
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29 October 2020
PROPHET MUHAMMAD'S BIRTHDAY - Holiday Advisory (29 October 2020)
Please be informed that SKYNET WORLDWIDE EXPRESS LLC will be CLOSED on 29th October 2020 (Thursday) on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad's Birthday.
Our normal business hours will RESUME on Saturday - 31st October 2020.
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20 August 2020
HIJRI NEW YEAR 2020 - Holiday Announcement (23rd August 2020)
Please be informed that SkyNet Worldwide Express LLC will be CLOSED on the 23rd August 2020 (Sunday) in observance of the HIJRI NEW YEAR.
Our normal business hours will resume on Monday - 24th August 2020.
Wishing everyone a blessed and joyous Hijri New Year.
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28 July 2020
OMAN INTERIOR AREAS ON LOCKDOWN (July 25, 2020 until August 8, 2020)
Please be advised that the Oman INTERIOR areas were placed under lockdown from 25th July 2020 until the 8th August 2020. Kindly note that this is in effect ONLY in the Interior Areas of Oman.
Muscat City is open however and there is a curfew imposed in the whole country from 7PM up to 6AM.
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28 July 2020
EID AL ADHA 2020 - Holiday Announcement
SkyNet UAE - Holiday Announcement (EID AL ADHA 2020)
Please be informed that SkyNet Worldwide Express LLC will be CLOSED from the 30th July 2020, Thursday until the 2nd August 2020, Sunday in the observance of the Eid Al Adha.
Our normal business hours will resume on Monday, 3rd August 2020.
Wishing everyone a blessed and joyous Eid Al Adha.
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15 July 2020
SkyNet Middle East Region Operational Updates / Service Disruptions due to COVID-19
BANGLADESH, EGYPT, IRAN, IRAQ, JORDAN, LEBANON, NEPAL, OMAN, SAUDI ARABIA, SRI LANKA, SUDAN, SYRIA and THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
All the offices are working as NORMAL.
INDIA
Bombay and some areas in India are still under lockdown until the 30th of July 2020.
KUWAIT
Farwaniya is still under lockdown and curfew is observed between 8PM up to 5AM.
MALDIVES
The office is open as Normal but with limited staff.
PAKISTAN
The office is open as Normal, except for few places still under lockdown.
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21 May 2020
EID AL FITR - HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT
Please be informed that Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on Saturday, 23rd May 2020, or on Sunday, 24th May 2020 subject to the sighting of the moon.
• If Eid Al Fitr falls on Saturday, the office will be closed from Saturday to Monday, and work will resume on Tuesday, 26th of May 2020.
• If Eid Al Fitr falls on Sunday, the office will be closed from Sunday to Tuesday, and work will resume on Wednesday, 27th of May 2020.
Work will resume as per our Normal working schedule.
We take the opportunity of this Happy occasion to congratulate everyone and their families and wish you all Eid Mubarak!
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21 May 2020
NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMER as of May 21, 2020 (Destinations with Service Disruptions)
EGYPT, IRAN, IRAQ, JORDAN, LEBANON, NEPAL, PAKISTAN, SAUDI ARABIA, SUDAN & SYRIA
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. The offices are working with skeletal staff.
BANGLADESH, INDIA, KUWAIT, MALDIVES & SRI LANKA
Bangladesh - lockdown extended by the Government until 30th May 2020. However, the office is working with skeletal staff.
India - lockdown extended by the Government until 31st May 2020. The office is CLOSED until further notice.
Kuwait - lockdown imposed from 10th May until 30th May 2020. The office is CLOSED until further notice.
Maldives - lockdown imposed until 28th May 2020. The office is CLOSED until further notice.
Sri Lanka - Colombo and Gampaha districts still under curfew, however almost all offices are working with skeletal staff all around the country.
OMAN
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. Complete lockdown on areas such as Ruwi, Hamriya, Darsait, Muttrah and Jibroo. Government extended the lockdown until 29th May 2020. The office is working with skeletal staff.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Some flights are being cancelled for passengers/couriers without prior notice. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. Office is open as normal and fully staffed.
CHINA, HONG KONG
Limited service is available. The offices are working with skeletal staff.
PHILIPPINES
Metro Manila, Laguna and Cebu are placed under the Modified Enhance Community Quarantine until 31st May 2020. Areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until 31st May 2020 are Cordillera, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon (except Laguna), Central Visayas (except Cebu), Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region and Caraga. Office is working with skeletal workforce and on limited capacity.
***Nothing Follows***
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20 May 2020
Areas in Abu Dhabi that has been placed under Lockdown until further notice
We from SkyNet Worldwide Express would like to inform you that there’ll be service disruptions until further notice in the below mentioned areas in Abu Dhabi due to the lockdown placed by Abu Dhabi Police.
Al Ruwais, Mussafah 10 and Mussafah 13.
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18 May 2020
NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMER as of May 18, 2020 (Destinations with Service Disruptions)
EGYPT, IRAN, IRAQ, JORDAN, LEBANON, NEPAL, PAKISTAN, SAUDI ARABIA, SUDAN & SYRIA
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. The offices are working with skeletal staff.
BANGLADESH, INDIA, KUWAIT & SRI LANKA
Bangladesh - lockdown extended by the Government until 30th May 2020.
India - lockdown extended by the Government until 31st May 2020.
Kuwait - lockdown imposed from 10th May until 30th May 2020.
Sri Lanka - lockdown until further notice.
All offices are closed and awaiting further update from destinations.
OMAN
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. Complete lockdown on areas such as Ruwi, Hamriya, Darsait, Muttrah and Jibroo. Government extended the lockdown until 29th May 2020. The office is working with skeletal staff.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Some flights are being cancelled for passengers/couriers without prior notice. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. Office is open as normal and fully staffed.
CHINA, HONG KONG
Limited service is available. The offices are working with skeletal staff.
PHILIPPINES
Metro Manila, Laguna and Cebu are placed under the Modified Enhance Community Quarantine until 31st May 2020. Areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until 31st May 2020 are Cordillera, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon (except Laguna), Central Visayas (except Cebu), Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region and Caraga. Office is working with skeletal workforce and on limited capacity.
***nothing follows***
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09 May 2020
LOCKDOWN IN KUWAIT
Please be informed that the Government of Kuwait has imposed a nationwide lockdown for 20 days.
The lockdown will start from Sunday - 10th May 2020 until 30th May 2020.
During this period, SkyNet Kuwait office will be closed - hence, there will be no pick-up or deliveries.
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05 May 2020
India lockdown extended until 17th of May
India’s lockdown is declared till 17th of May and we are not sure if there will be any extension.
There has been some relief on the part of a courier that we are able to do basic operations and our partners have also given us the green signal on the certain region. So I would like to inform you that we are able to provide services in a certain region. There is an increase in an additional surcharge of 25% on basic Freight. We can clear freight mode also we will try to provide service in Network.
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04 May 2020
Bangladesh Extends Virus shutdown to May 16 as cases surge
Bangladesh has extended a nationwide shutdown of offices and workplaces to May 16 as a novel coronavirus outbreak runs rampant across the country.
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30 April 2020
Extended ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine) in Manila - up to May 15, 2020
Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is extended until May 15 in the Philippines.
SAP regional office operation is normal and we are all working from home.
RAF Manila is now operating and will continue to operate on a skeletal workforce, on a limited capacity, depending on the number of manpower that is able to come to work for the day until ECQ is lifted.
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23 April 2020
NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMER as of April 23, 2020 (Destinations with Service Disruptions)
EGYPT, IRAN, IRAQ, JORDAN, KUWAIT, LEBANON, PAKISTAN, SAUDI ARABIA, SUDAN & SYRIA
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. The offices are working with skeletal staff.
BANGLADESH, INDIA, NEPAL & SRI LANKA
The Government has declared a complete lockdown.
Bangladesh - lockdown extended by the Government until 5th May 2020.
India - lockdown extended by the Government until 3rd May 2020.
Nepal - lockdown extended by the Government until 30th April 2020.
Sri Lanka - lockdown until further notice.
All offices are closed and awaiting further update from destinations.
OMAN
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. The borders between Oman and the UAE are temporarily closed for Road Cargo. Government lockdown extended until 8th May 2020.The office is working with skeletal staff.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Some flights are being cancelled for passengers/couriers without prior notice. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. Dubai 24-hour National Sterilisation Programme extended until 28th April 2020. The office is working with skeletal staff.
CHINA, HONG KONG
Limited service is available. The offices are working with skeletal staff.
PHILIPPINES
The office is closed until 30th April 2020. The Philippine Government has extended the implementation of the “Enhanced Community Quarantine”.
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18 April 2020
NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMER as of April 18, 2020 (Destinations with Service Disruptions)
We would like to inform you that we have the following service disruptions to the below – mentioned Destinations due to Flight cancellations and a complete lockdown brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak.
We are working hard to ensure that there are minimal delays and interruptions to our services. However, there are uncertain and unforeseen occurrences that are beyond our control.
EGYPT, IRAN, IRAQ, JORDAN, KUWAIT, LEBANON, PAKISTAN, SAUDI ARABIA, SUDAN & SYRIA
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. The offices are working with skeletal staff.
BANGLADESH, INDIA, NEPAL & SRI LANKA
The Government has declared a complete lockdown.
Bangladesh - lockdown extended by the Government until 25th April 2020.
India - lockdown extended by the Government until 3rd May 2020.
Nepal - lockdown extended by the Government until 30th April 2020.
Sri Lanka - lockdown until further notice.
All offices are closed and awaiting the further update from destinations.
OMAN
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. The borders between Oman and the UAE are temporarily closed for Road Cargo. The areas of Ruwi, Matrah, Corniche and Wadi Kabeer were closed by Oman Police. All areas of Muscat will be under lockdown from 10th April until 22nd April 2020. The office is working with skeletal staff.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Some flights are being cancelled for passengers/couriers without prior notice. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. Dubai 24-hour National Sterilisation Programme extended until 24th April 2020. The office is working with skeletal staff.
CHINA, HONG KONG
Limited service is available. The offices are working with skeletal staff.
PHILIPPINES
The office is closed until 30th April 2020. The Philippine Government has extended the implementation of the “Enhanced Community Quarantine”.
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11 April 2020
NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMER as of April 11, 2020 (Destinations with Service Disruptions)
We would like to inform you that we have the following service disruptions to the below – mentioned Destinations due to Flight cancellations and a complete lockdown brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak.
We are working hard to ensure that there are minimal delays and interruptions to our services. However, there are uncertain and unforeseen occurrences that are beyond our control.
EGYPT, IRAN, IRAQ, JORDAN, KUWAIT, LEBANON, SAUDI ARABIA, SUDAN & SYRIA
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. The offices are working with skeletal staff.
BANGLADESH, INDIA, NEPAL, PAKISTAN & SRI LANKA
The Government has declared a complete lockdown.
Bangladesh - lockdown extended by the Government until 11th April 2020.
India - lockdown extended by the Government until 14th April 2020.
Nepal - lockdown extended by the Government until 15th April 2020.
Pakistan - lockdown extended by the Government until 14th April 2020.
Sri Lanka - lockdown until further notice.
All offices are closed and awaiting further update from destinations.
OMAN
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. The borders between Oman and the UAE are temporarily closed for Road Cargo. The areas of Ruwi, Matrah, Corniche and Wadi Kabeer were closed by Oman Police. All areas of Muscat will be under lockdown from 10th April until 22nd April 2020. The office is working with skeletal staff.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Some flights are being cancelled for passengers/couriers without prior notice. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. There is a Curfew from 8AM - 6PM until 17th April 2020. The office is working with skeletal staff.
CHINA, HONG KONG
Limited service is available. The office is working with skeletal staff.
PHILIPPINES
The office is closed until 30th April 2020. The Philippine Government has extended the implementation of the “Enhanced Community Quarantine”.
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26 March 2020
NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMER as of March 26,2020 (Destinations with Service Disruptions)
We would like to inform you that we have the following service disruptions to the below – mentioned Destinations due to Flight cancellations and a complete lockdown brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak.
We are working hard to ensure that there are minimal delays and interruptions to our services. However, there are uncertain and unforeseen occurrences that are beyond our control.
BANGLADESH
The office is closed from 26th March until 4th April 2020 due to the Government declaration.
EGYPT, IRAQ, JORDAN, KUWAIT, LEBANON, PAKISTAN, SAUDI ARABIA, SUDAN & SYRIA
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. The offices are working with skeletal staff.
INDIA
The office is closed until 31st March 2020.
IRAN
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are only available for Cargo/Freighters. The Government declared Holiday until 4th April due to Iranian New Year. The office is working with skeletal staff.
NEPAL
The office is closed from 23rd March until 31st March 2020. The Government announced a complete lockdown.
OMAN
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are only available for Cargo/Freighters. The borders between Oman & UAE are closed temporarily for Road Cargo.The office is working with skeletal staff.
SRI LANKA
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. The office is closed until 27th March 2020.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Some flights are being cancelled for passengers/couriers without prior notice. Flights are available only for Cargo/Freighters. The office is working with skeletal staff.
CHINA, HONG KONG
Limited service is available. The office is working with skeletal staff.
PHILIPPINES
The office is closed until 14th of April 2020 due to the Government declaration and implementation of "Enhance Community Quarantine" for the entire Luzon.
NOTE: Due to the present situation we are facing related to the Coronavirus outbreak and the sudden changes in the flight schedules and cancellations - please be informed that the published rates updated on our website shall not be applicable for the time being. The rates vary and will be based on the cost that will be provided by the Airlines.
Hence, the same goes for the standard transit time as this could take longer than the usual transit days provided. Please expect delays in the customs clearances and deliveries of the packages. Delays are expected to all destinations connected via Dubai Hub.
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24 March 2020
NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMER as of March 24,2020 (Destinations with Service Disruptions)
We would like to inform you that we have the following service disruptions to the below – mentioned Destinations due to Flight cancellations and a complete lockdown brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak.
BANGLADESH
The office will be closed from 26th March until 4th April 2020 due to Government declaration.
EGYPT
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. SkyNet Egypt is working with skeletal staff.
INDIA
Office closed until 31st March 2020.
IRAN
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. The government declared Holiday until 4th April due to Iranian New Year. SkyNet Iran is working with skeletal staff.
IRAQ | JORDAN | KUWAIT | LEBANON
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. SkyNet Offices - Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Lebanon is working with skeletal staff.
NEPAL
The office is closed from 23rd March until 31st March 2020. The government announced a complete lockdown.
OMAN
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. Borders between Oman & UAE are closed temporarily for Road Cargo. SkyNet Oman is working with skeletal staff.
PAKISTAN
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. The office is working with skeletal staff.
SAUDI ARABIA
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. The office is working with skeletal staff.
SRI LANKA
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. The office is closed until further notice.
SUDAN | SYRIA
Passengers/couriers flight are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. Both offices are working with skeletal staff.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Some flights are being cancelled for passengers/couriers without prior notice. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. The office is working with skeletal staff.
CHINA | HONG KONG
Limited service is available. The office is working with skeletal staff.
PHILIPPINES
The office is temporarily closed. Government has implemented the enhanced community quarantine for entire Luzon from 15th March until 14th April 2020.
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19 March 2020
NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMERS - Destinations with Service Disruptions
As one of the leading worldwide Courier Operators in the Region, we understand that we have an important role to play to notify and keep our Customers well-informed regarding the measures and steps within our Courier and Logistics processes in providing seamless service. We are working hard to ensure that there are minimal delays and interruptions to our services. However, there are uncertain and unforeseen occurrences which are beyond our control.
Hence, we would like to inform you that we have the following service disruptions to the below – mentioned Destinations due to Flight cancellations and a complete lockdown brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak.
DESTINATIONS WITH SERVICE DISRUPTIONS
EGYPT
Passengers/couriers flights are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. SkyNet Egypt is fully staffed.
IRAN
Passengers/couriers flights are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. Government declared Holiday until the 4th of April 2020 due to Iranian New Year and Coronavirus outbreak. SkyNet Iran is working on skeletal staff.
IRAQ | JORDAN | KUWAIT | LEBANON
Passengers/couriers flights are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. SkyNet offices in Iraq, Jordan & Lebanon are working with skeletal staff. SkyNet Kuwait is fully staffed.
OMAN
Passengers/couriers flights are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. Borders between Oman and the UAE have been closed temporarily for Road Cargo. SkyNet Oman is fully staffed.
PHILIPPINES
SkyNet Philippines is temporarily closed. Government has implemented the enhanced community quarantine for entire Luzon from 15th March until 14th April 2020.
SAUDI ARABIA
Passengers/couriers flights are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. Office is fully staffed.
SRI LANKA
Passengers/couriers flights are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. State declared Holiday until 19th March 2020 and could be extended further. SkyNet Sri Lanka is working with skeletal staff.
SUDAN | SYRIA
Passengers/couriers flights are cancelled. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. SkyNet Sudan and SkyNet Syria are fully staffed.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Some of the flights are being cancelled for passenger/couriers without prior notice. Flights are available for Cargo/Freighters. SkyNet UAE is fully staffed.
NOTE: Due to the present situation we are facing related to the Coronavirus outbreak and the sudden changes in the flight schedules and cancellations - please be informed that the published rates updated on our website shall not be applicable for the time being. The rates vary and will be based on the cost that will be provided by the Airlines. Hence, the same goes for the standard transit time as this could take longer than the usual transit days provided. Please expect delays in the customs clearances and deliveries of the packages. Delays are expected to all destinations connected via Dubai Hub.
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