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8/9/24, 5:04 PM Our Flexible Summer: Dubai to cut work hours, halt Friday operations for some govt departments, ETHRWorldEMEA

Sharjah, which has a three-day weekend, previously said its employees reported an 88%

increase in productivity and a 90% rise in job satisfaction. Thanks to its shorter work

week. The move also left customers happier, with a service satisfaction rate of 94%.

The DGHR said it will also “regularly assess” the feedback received to create a final

report summarising the initiative’s outcomes, recommendations, and adaptability to

various government entities.

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Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, director-general of the DGHR, said: “The launch will

also further our vision to empower human resources by developing smart solutions and

innovative policies to uplift Dubai’s competitiveness. The initiative aims to enhance

employees’ quality of life and promote sustainable use of government resources,

positioning Dubai as the ideal city for a superior lifestyle.”

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