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Flexible and remote working announced for Dubai

government over Ramadan

Ramadan

Written by:
Aarti Saundalkar
26th February 2025

In alignment with The Year of Community...

Under the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince
of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive
Council, Dubai has approved flexible working hours and a remote work policy for Dubai government
employees over Ramadan.

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) stated that the policy aligns with
the Year of Community – where there is a commitment to fostering an optimal work environment
while promoting community values.

What is the Year of Community?

Every year, UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declares ‘The Year of’ at the
start of the year. For the past two years, Sheikh Mohamed prioritized sustainability, but 2025
was declared by Sheikh Mohamed to be the Year of Community.
Adding to the announcement, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, Vice
President, and Prime Minister, reflecting the UAE President’s sentiments, stated, “The declaration
of 2025 as the “Year of Community” highlights our priorities for the future: strengthening social
bonds and fostering unity across society. The foundation of our nation’s strength lies in a united
community, where individuals are connected and care is extended to each other. A strong
community thrives on fortified families and lays the groundwork for a brighter future for generations
to come.”

With this in mind, the policy grants Dubai government employees up to three flexible working hours,
provided they complete 5.5 hours from Monday to Thursday and three hours on Friday.

Additionally, employees are permitted to work remotely for up to two days a week based on job
requirements, work conditions, and the nature of their responsibilities.
The policy added that employees should coordinate with their managers to ensure there is no
disruption to daily tasks in the interest of public service.

What about the private sector? The DGHR encourages the private sector to adopt similar
measures during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

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