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8/8/24, 11:46 AM Dubai Announces the Piot Launch of ‘Our Flexible Summer Initiative'

Dubai Announces the Piot Launch of ‘Our

Flexible Summer Initiative'

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.

His Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR Department, said: “We
are thrilled to announce that DGHR will be launching the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative, in line
with our long-standing efforts to nurture a flexible work environment that promotes the work-life

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