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and promote employee wellbeing. The Dubai Government Human Resources
Department (DGHR) announced this trial after conducting extensive surveys.

Most government employees in Dubai already enjoy a two-and-a-half-day weekend
(Friday half-day, Saturday and Sunday). With this initiative, employees at participating
government departments will enjoy a longer weekend for seven weeks.

The sharjah 4-day work week

Sharjah shifted to a four-day workweek in January 2022. Their employees reported an
88% increase in productivity and a 90% rise in job satisfaction. The move also left
customers happier, with a service satisfaction rate of 94 per cent. These impressive
statistics underscore the potential benefits of reduced work hours.

The DGHR will gauge the pilot’s impact on employees and overall productivity through
regular assessments. Studies both within the UAE and around the world have
demonstrated how fewer work hours boost productivity. The department will use
feedback to create a final report summarizing the initiative’s outcomes,
recommendations, and adaptability for various government entities.

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