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6/16/25, 9:37 AM ‘Our Flexible Summer’ Initiative 2025 across all Dubai Government entities - Aletihad News Center
Strategic step

The initiative’s expansion this year aligns with the ‘Year of Community’ and represents a strategic step towards
enhancing work-life balance for government employees. By fostering a flexible and supportive work environment, the

initiative aims to boost employee satisfaction and productivity, while also strengthening family ties—the foundation of
a cohesive society.

His Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources
Department, said the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative reflects the strategic direction of the Government of Dubai to

place people at the heart of 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 highlighted 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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