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6/17/25, 4:01 PM Dubai launches ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative 2025 to improve work hours for government employees
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Focus on employee well-being

Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, director-general of the Dubai Government Human Resources
Department, stated that the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative embodies the strategic direction of the
Government of Dubai to prioritize people in its policies.

“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,” he said. “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.”

The Government of Dubai emphasized that the implementation of the initiative will align with the official
five-day working hours. Employees will be divided into two groups. The first group will work eight hours
from Monday to Thursday and enjoy Friday as a full holiday, while the second group will work seven
hours from Monday to Thursday and 4.5 hours on Friday.

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