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Dubai Trials Four-Day Work Week for

Government Employees

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai

Dubai has introduced a pilot project to test a four-
day work week for government employees during

the summer. The initiative, named “Our Flexible
Summer,” will run from August 12 to September 30,

2024, and will involve 15 government entities. Under
this plan, the workday will be reduced to seven
hours, with Fridays off.

The Dubai Government Human Resources

Department (DGHR) spearheaded this initiative to
enhance work-life balance and improve the overall well-being of government employees. The project

aligns with the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, which aims to make Dubai a leading global
destination for living and working by enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

This move also aims to reduce energy consumption within government departments and provides

employees with more time for leisure activities. The DGHR will gather feedback throughout the trial
period to assess the initiative’s impact and its feasibility for broader implementation.

The initiative underscores the city’s commitment to progressive workplace policies and aims to foster a

more flexible and productive work environment, contributing to the broader goal of positioning Dubai
as a top city for long-term settlement and employment.

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