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6/16/25, 9:44 AM Flexible summer work hours: Dubai government launches new initiative
Under the program, employees will follow one of two flexible schedules aligned with the official five-day work
week. The first group will work eight hours daily from Monday to Thursday, receiving Friday off. The second group
will work seven hours Monday to Thursday, and 4.5 hours on Friday, a Dubai Media Office report said .

Strong results from 2024 pilot phase

According to DGHR, the pilot phase involving 21 government entities in 2024 resulted in improved productivity,
enhanced workplace environments, and a notable rise in employee satisfaction—reaching up to 98 percent.
Evaluations conducted as part of the Dubai Government Excellence Programme also showed clear performance
improvements across participating departments.

The broader implementation of ‘Our Flexible Summer’ supports Dubai’s 2025 ‘Year of Community’ initiative and
reflects a strategic push to create a more flexible, family-oriented government work environment. Officials say the
program is part of a broader effort to strengthen social bonds and create a balanced, human-centric government
model.

Commitment to people-centric policies
His Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR, emphasized that the expansion
underscores Dubai’s commitment to employee well-being.

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“This initiative reflects our strategic direction to place people at the core of government policy,” Al Falasi said. “It
builds on the strong outcomes of last year’s pilot and supports the creation of a government system that
harmonizes institutional efficiency with human well-being. Our goal is to lead in delivering flexible, sustainable,

and people-first public services.”

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