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8/8/24, 11:50 AM Dubai govt to reduce working hours, suspend Friday operations
quality of life and promote sustainable use of government resources, positioning Dubai as the ideal
city for a superior lifestyle,” said Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR
Department.
Positive feedback
In preparation for the launch, DGHR conducted a survey to understand the opinions of various
government entities and their willingness to reduce working hours during summer. The initiative
will empower employees to engage in leisure activities after work and reduce energy consumption
within government departments. The proposal garnered exceptional support through the survey,
highlighting an openness to welcoming changes that will promote the work-life balance and well-
being of employees.
DGHR will also provide relevant government entities with the requisite resources to pass on
feedback regarding the impact of the initiative on employees and overall productivity.
Largest-ever four-day work week trial in U.K.
Moreover, the United Kingdom hosted the largest-ever trial of a four-day work week in 2022.
Afterward, most of the 61 participating companies pledged to continue the policy, and a third made
the switch permanent. Notably, none of the 2,900 trial participants wanted to revert to a five-day
week, and all companies reported reduced employee stress and improved health.

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