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6/17/25, 4:02 PM Flexible summer work hours initiative announced by Dubai Government
Big win for women in the UAE: gender parity gains momentum

Elsewhere in the world, remote working and flexible working policies have been piloted in many parts
of the world, including several countries in Europe, with promising results.

A survey conducted by CIPD UK in 2023 showed that of 83% of the organisations that have hybrid
working, 38% reported increased productivity and 46% say employees are more productive at home
or with hybrid work models.

Economist Impact/Google’s 2023 flexible work barometer, with 900 executives globally, showed that
more than 90% of companies now offer flexibility in time or location. 82% of executives say
productivity improved and 77% – 82% report benefits across wellbeing, innovation and financial
performance.

A 1,600-employee study published in Nature showed hybrid work maintained productivity and
promotion rates, while reducing turnover by 33%.

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