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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
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’ quality of life
and promote sustainable use of government resources, positioning Dubai as the ideal city for a
superior lifestyle.”
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 provide relevant government entities with the requisite resources to pass on feedback
regarding the impact of the initiative on employees and overall productivity. DGHR will also regularly
assess the feedback received to create a final report summarising the initiative’s outcomes, the
department’s recommendations, and its adaptability to various government entities.

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