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6/16/25, 9:43 AM DGHR expands ‘Our Flexible Summer’ to all govt entities - Emirati Times
His Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human
Resources Department, said that 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,” Al Falasi

added.

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The Director General emphasized that, “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.”

As part of the rollout, employees will follow one of two scheduling models, while adhering to the official
five-day workweek:

Group 1: Work 8 hours from Monday to Thursday, with Friday off.
Group 2: Work 7 hours from Monday to Thursday and 4.5 hours on Friday.

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