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8/9/24, 5:03 PM Dubai to Pilot Four-Day Working Week - Gulf Insider | Gulf Insider
Dubai to Pilot Four-Day Working
Week
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Dubai authorities have just announced the pilot launch of ‘Our Summer is Flexible’ initiative
which aims to reduce the number of working hours.
The news was announced by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department who said
that the initiative will begin on Monday, August 12, 2024.
At the moment, it is on a participation level with 15 government entities taking part.
From August 12, 2024 working hours will be reduced to seven hours, and additionally work on
Fridays will be suspended. The initiative according to the authorities will end on Monday,
September 30, 2024.
It is being trialled to help enhance the flexibility of the work environment.
At the moment, we are fully aware it doesn’t apply to the private sector, but we are all keeping
our fingers crossed that it is a step in the right direction for us all.
One of the biggest worries for companies, both private and public sector will be productivity
levels.
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