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8/8/24, 11:47 AM Dubai to trial four-day work week for public sector employees
policies, thereby enhancing the city’s competitiveness.

“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,” he said.

The pilot scheme supports a directive by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice

President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, aiming to make Dubai the best city in the

world to live in. Additionally, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai,
approved a strategy to improve the mental health of workers as well as enhance health

and lifestyle by improving infrastructure in the emirate such as expanding beach cycling

tracks, night swimming beaches, and designating new beaches for women.

As part of ‘Our Flexible Summer,’ work will be suspended on Fridays, and the workday will

be reduced to seven hours for the participating government entities from August 12 to

September 30.

The DGHR will periodically review observations and feedback to determine whether this
initiative should become a long-term policy for future summers.

Read: How to bolster productivity during shortened working hours

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