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Dubai summer hours: 4-day working week and reduced hours for public sector
Dubai summer hours: 4-day working week and reduced hours for public sector

Time Out Dubai

time2 hours ago

  • Business
  • Time Out Dubai

Dubai summer hours: 4-day working week and reduced hours for public sector

Dubai has introduced a four-day working week and reduced hours for public sector workers. It follows a successful initial trial scheme first introduced in 2024 for those working for government entities. Set to begin on Tuesday July 1, the 2025 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative will run until Friday September 12. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department has implemented a reduced summer schedule to allow workers a greater work-life balance. The pilot phase of the initiative was implemented across 21 government entities in Dubai and was found to improve overall employee satisfaction and happiness among workers, in addition to enhanced productivity and an improved work environment. The trial expands on last year's trial period, which ran from August until the end of September and was only applicable to 15 different government entities. Dubai summer working hours explained The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) announces the implementation of the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative across all Dubai Government entities, following the success of its pilot phase in 2024. Aimed at enhancing work-life balance for government employees, the… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 15, 2025 Government employees across 21 entities will be divided into two different groups. The working hours will align with the official five-day week for the public sector. The first group will work eight-hour days from Monday until Thursday and get Friday off. And the second group will work seven-hour days from Monday until Thursday, and work for four-and-a-half hours on Friday. The expanded initiative aligns with the ongoing 'Year of Community' in the United Arab Emirates. The Dubai summer working schedule aims to boost employee satisfaction and productivity while also strengthening family ties during the seasonal school break. There will be a reduced working schedule during the Dubai summer (Credit: Adobe Express) Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, said the initiative builds on the successes of last year's pilot phase. He said: 'This initiative demonstrates our firm commitment to enhancing the government work environment, making it more adaptable and responsive to the needs of employees and the community. 'The implementation of this year's expanded edition, builds on the successful outcomes of the 2024 pilot phase. It reflects a comprehensive vision aimed at developing an advanced government system that balances institutional efficiency with human well-being. 'This supports Dubai's aspirations to lead in delivering flexible, sustainable, and people-centric government services.' Remote work in the UAE has been strongly argued in favour for in a government white paper (Credit: Canva) A similar policy is not in place for private sector workers, but there have been calls from the Dubai and UAE governments to introduce more remote working and flexible hours across the board. A Dubai government survey released in November 2024 found that flexible hours and remote work would significantly reduce road traffic at peak hours on Dubai's busiest roads. And a UAE government white paper released in January outlined the many benefits of a flexible remote working policy for private and public entities in the country. Things to do in Dubai Where to get the viral FIX chocolate in Dubai (or the best dupes if you can't) Get that sweet tooth satisfied 50 free things to do in Dubai You won't believe what you can do 47 brilliant family-friendly days out in the UAE For you and the little ones

Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer
Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer

Dubai Eye

time14 hours ago

  • Business
  • Dubai Eye

Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer

Dubai has announced flexible working hours for government employees from July 1 to September 12, under the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative. Making the announcement on Sunday, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) said it will be implemented based on each entity's discretion. The work pattern will align with the official five-day working hours, with the employees divided into two groups. The first group will work eight hours from Monday to Thursday and enjoy Friday as a full holiday, while the second group will work seven hours from Monday to Thursday and 4.5 hours on Friday, the authority outlined. The move is "aimed at enhancing work-life balance for government employees", the authority said, adding that it follows the "success of its pilot phase in 2024". The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) announces the implementation of the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative across all Dubai Government entities, following the success of its pilot phase in 2024. Aimed at enhancing work-life balance for government employees, the… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 15, 2025

Dubai announces 4-day week and flexible hours for some workers
Dubai announces 4-day week and flexible hours for some workers

Arabian Business

time17 hours ago

  • Business
  • Arabian Business

Dubai announces 4-day week and flexible hours for some workers

The Dubai Government has announced new working hour rules for employees. Flexible operating hours and a four-day week will be available to some employees throughout the summer as part of an initiative to enhance work-life balance. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) announced the implementation of the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative across all Dubai Government entities, following the success of its pilot phase in 2024. Dubai flexible working The DGHR said: 'Aimed at enhancing work-life balance for government employees, the initiative will run from July 1 to September 12, 2025 and will be implemented based on each entity's discretion'. The Government department highlighted that the implementation of the initiative will align with the official five-day working hours and employees will be divided into two groups: The first group will work eight hours from Monday to Thursday and enjoy Friday as a full holiday The second group will work seven hours from Monday to Thursday and 4.5 hours on Friday The Government of Dubai highlighted that the implementation of the initiative will align with the official five-day working hours. Employees will be divided into two groups. The first group will work eight hours from Monday to Thursday and enjoy Friday as a full holiday, while… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 15, 2025

Dubai announces ‘Our Flexible Summer' initiative across all government entities
Dubai announces ‘Our Flexible Summer' initiative across all government entities

Al Etihad

time18 hours ago

  • Business
  • Al Etihad

Dubai announces ‘Our Flexible Summer' initiative across all government entities

15 June 2025 16:15 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced the implementation of the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative across all Dubai Government entities, following the success of its pilot phase in 2024. Aimed at enhancing work-life balance for government employees, the initiative will run from July 1 to September 12, 2025 and will be implemented based on each entity's results from the pilot phase of the initiative, implemented across 21 government entities in 2024, demonstrated enhanced productivity and improved work environments. Data also showed an increase in employee satisfaction and happiness, reaching up to 98%, while assessments under the Dubai Government Excellence Programme highlighted clear improvements in the performance of participating entities. Strategic step The initiative's expansion this year aligns with the 'Year of Community' and represents a strategic step towards enhancing work-life balance for government employees. By fostering a flexible and supportive work environment, the initiative aims to boost employee satisfaction and productivity, while also strengthening family ties—the foundation of a cohesive Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, said the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative reflects the strategic direction of the Government of Dubai to place people at the heart of its policies.'This initiative demonstrates our firm commitment to enhancing the government work environment, making it more adaptable and responsive to the needs of employees and the community,' he said. 'The implementation of this year's expanded edition, builds on the successful outcomes of the 2024 pilot phase. "It reflects a comprehensive vision aimed at developing an advanced government system that balances institutional efficiency with human well-being. This supports Dubai's aspirations to lead in delivering flexible, sustainable, and people-centric government services.'The Government of Dubai highlighted that the implementation of the initiative will align with the official five-day working hours. Employees will be divided into two groups. The first group will work eight hours from Monday to Thursday and enjoy Friday as a full holiday, while the second group will work seven hours from Monday to Thursday and 4.5 hours on Friday.

Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer
Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer

TAG 91.1

time21 hours ago

  • Business
  • TAG 91.1

Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer

Dubai has announced flexible working hours for government employees from July 1 to September 12, under the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative. Making the announcement on Sunday, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) said it will be implemented based on each entity's discretion. The work pattern will align with the official five-day working hours, with the employees divided into two groups. The first group will work eight hours from Monday to Thursday and enjoy Friday as a full holiday, while the second group will work seven hours from Monday to Thursday and 4.5 hours on Friday, the authority outlined. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) announces the implementation of the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative across all Dubai Government entities, following the success of its pilot phase in 2024. Aimed at enhancing work-life balance for government employees, the… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 15, 2025 The move is "aimed at enhancing work-life balance for government employees", the authority said, adding that it follows the "success of its pilot phase in 2024".

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