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8/8/24, 11:59 AM PRESSR: DGHR announces pilot launch of new initiative to reduce summer working hours of some government entities — Trading…
PRESSR: DGHR announces

pilot launch of new initiative to

reduce summer working hours

of some government entities

Aug 7, 202416:15 GMT+4

The initiative aims to reduce daily working time to seven hours

It is launched with the participation of fifteen government entities in Dubai

Dubai, UAE: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR)

announced the pilot launch of its ‘Our Flexible Summer initiative, which aims to

reduce the working hours of participating government entities during the
summer. 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.

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.

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