Ajman announces remote work on Fridays, cuts weekly office hours for govt employees
The summer working hours will remain in effect throughout the peak heat months aimed to improve the quality of life for government employees
Ajman announces remote work system on Fridays and shortened work hours from Monday to Thursday for government employees from July 1 to August 22, 2025.
Approved by the Ajman Executive Council under the leadership of Crown Prince Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, the new initiative, 'Our Summer is Balanced' aims to improve the quality of life for government employees during the summer months.
Sheikh Ammar emphasised that the initiative reflects the Ajman Government's commitment to creating a flexible, productive, and people-centric work environment, under the guidance of Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman and Member of the Supreme Council.
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The summer working model will remain in effect throughout the peak heat months, with further evaluations expected to determine long-term impact and feasibility of similar initiatives in future seasons.
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