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DGHR announces pilot launch of new initiative to

reduce summer working hours of some

government entities

18 hours ago

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 DHGR’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 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.

15 government entities are participating in the pilot stage of the initiative, with an aim to
enhance 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 summer period for better work-life balance.

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