Abu Dhabi - August 21, 2009

Khidmah Team,

I wanted to send out a note today communicating that in Khidmah, as a Emirati Owned and Operated Company, we begin Ramadan as a company tomorrow.  As communicated previously from Support Services in another email, working hours at Khidmah have change effective this coming Sunday.  But Ramadan is SO much more that just shorter working hours or Ramadan tents at night, and I wanted to communicate this as a leader to all Khidmah staff.   

First, I want to speak directly to the people who are experiencing Ramadan for the first time.  I have attached a document which Abdulla found to assist our staff with better understanding Ramadan and more importantly respecting this time of prayer, fasting, worship, praise and focus.   

Secondly, I personally see Ramadan as a truly beautiful time and one that I treasure to enjoy while working here in Abu Dhabi.  As I guest in this country (as all Expats), I personally believe we should do all that is possible to support those who are observing Ramadan.  I ask all non-muslims to assist me with this activity.

Thirdly, I have attached a “Ramadan Kareem” logo that I would like everyone to include in their email signature as I have done below.

Finally, for all of our team that begins Ramadan tomorrow, I truly wish you a Ramadan Kareem and Ramadan Mubarak, and that this Ramadan is more special than all before.    

Sutton Turner
CEO, Khidmah, LLC