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DUBAI RECOMMENDS EXPANDING

REMOTE, FLEXIBLE WORK POLICIES

TO EASE TRAFFIC

News Home More from Local News Monday, 11 November 2024 20:14

By ARN News Staff

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Dubai is considering measures to enhance traffic efficiency by expanding the application of flexible working
hours and remote work policies.

Both the public and private sectors are encouraged to adopt these practices to reduce traffic congestion and balance
business productivity with quality of life.

The recommendations are based on the results of two surveys conducted by the Roads and Transport Authority
(RTA) and the Dubai Government Human Resources (DGHR) Department to assess the current state of remote work
and flexible hours in the workplace.

The study found that adopting flexible working hours with a two-hour start window and allowing four to five remote

workdays per month for public and private sector employees could cut morning peak travel time by 30 per cent.

For example, if 20 per cent of employees work remotely, traffic on major roads like Sheikh Zayed Road could drop by
9.8 per cent, while Al Khail Road could see an 8.4 per cent reduction.

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