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Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, says the initiative is
the latest to place the wellbeing of people at the heart of it.

He said: “This initiative demonstrates our firm commitment to enhancing the government work environment, making it more
adaptable and responsive to the needs of employees and the community.

“The implementation of this year’s expanded edition, builds on the successful outcomes of the 2024 pilot phase.

“It reflects a comprehensive vision aimed at developing an advanced government system that balances institutional efficiency
with human well-being.

“This supports Dubai’s aspirations to lead in delivering flexible, sustainable, and people-centric government services.”

And, while the four day week, only applies to Dubai’s public sector, there have been encouraging signs that a reduced schedule
and flexible hours could be introduced across the board.

In November 2024, the RTA revealed that flexible hours and remote working could be a solution to Dubai’s notorious traffic
problems.

And in January, a government white paper argued the case for remote working and a hybrid model to be introduced in the
UAE.
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