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The first survey covered 644 companies with over 320,000 employees, while the second surveyed 12,000
employees from the private sector.

The results indicate that 32 per cent of private firms currently offer remote work, while 58 per cent are ready to

expand these policies.

Additionally, 31 per cent of companies have adopted flexible working hours, and 66 per cent of those without this
policy are considering its implementation.

Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner General for the Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar, and Abdulla Ali
bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of the DGHR, held a meeting to discuss the results and the next steps in
promoting these practices.

"Remote work and flexible working hours are among the traffic demand management policies aimed at achieving
balance and integration in the transport system by reducing or redistributing demand across time and place while
promoting sustainable transport options," said Al Tayer.

"These policies also include the expansion of truck movement restrictions, increasing dedicated lanes for buses and

taxis, and providing first and last-mile options to encourage residents and visitors to use public transport instead of
private vehicles," he added.

Al Falasi explained that the remote work system has become a key component of Dubai’s government workplace
culture, with impressive results across various sectors since its introduction within the Dubai Government in 2020.

According to recent statistics, 80 per cent of government entities now offer employees the option to work remotely for
two days a week.

The shift towards flexible working has seen positive feedback from employees, with 87 per cent reporting that flexible
working hours align with their personal needs and 89.4 per cent agree that these hours boost their productivity.

The survey also reveals that 80.4 per cent of government employees feel their productivity while working remotely is
on par with office work, and 90 per cent report no issues with communication or connectivity with colleagues and

managers.

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