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Dubai to Reduce Work Hours, Suspend Friday
Operations for Select Government Entities

The initiative underscores DGHR’s unwavering commitment to fulfilling the requirements
of various government entities

Staff Writer, TLR
Published August 12:50:55
on 8,
2024, 79

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) announced the
pilot launch of its ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative, which aims to reduce the
working hours of participating government entities during the summer.
The initiative underscores DGHR’s unwavering commitment to fulfilling the
requirements of various government entities, enhancing the performance of
employees as well as their quality of life while nurturing a flexible work
environment.

It also seamlessly aligns with the goals envisioned under the wise leadership’s
ambitious ‘Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033’, which aims to enhance
residents’ wellbeing, positioning Dubai as a global destination for long-term
settlement and work.
Fifteen government entities are participating in the pilot stage of the initiative,
with the objective of enhancing workplace flexibility by reducing working time
to seven hours and suspending work on Fridays.

The initiative will be implemented from August 12, 2024 to September 30,
2024, seeking to elevate employee wellbeing by enhancing their social life and
workplace safety during the summer period for a better work-life balance.

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