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Dubai govt to reduce working hours, suspend Friday operations for some entities
As many as 15 government entities are participating in the ‘Our Flexible Summer’
initiative

During this period, working time will be reduced to seven hours
The Dubai government’s human resources department has announced the launch of a pilot project in
the emirate that will see reduced working hours for participating government entities as well as an
off day on Friday.
As many as 15 government entities are participating in the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative, which
will run from August 12 to September 30, 2024. During this period, working time will be reduced to
seven hours.
This builds on Sharjah’s introduction of a four-day work week in 2022, following the UAE
government’s switch to a four-and-a-half day week earlier that year.
Sharjah has implemented a 4-day work week in several of its government departments, including
the education sector and all other public offices.
Flexible work environment
“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,”
the Dubai Media Office said in a statement.
“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 balance of government employees, in accordance with best international practices. 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’

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