The Independent paints a different picture, where making the year 11 days longer (for the same "annual" pay) is a primary motivation: http://www.independent.co.

The Independent paints a different picture, where making the year 11 days longer (for the same "annual" pay) is a primary motivation: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-calendar-gregorian-switches-to-pay-workers-less-save-money-a7342331.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-ar...