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Government employees across 21 entities will be divided into two different groups. The working hours will align with the official
five-day week for the public sector.

The first group will work eight-hour days from Monday until Thursday and get Friday off. And the second group will work seven-
hour days from Monday until Thursday, and work for four-and-a-half hours on Friday.

The expanded initiative aligns with the ongoing ‘Year of Community‘ in the United Arab Emirates.

The Dubai summer working schedule aims to boost employee satisfaction and productivity while also strengthening family ties
during the seasonal school break.

There will be a reduced working schedule during the Dubai summer (Credit: Adobe Express)

Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, said the initiative
builds on the successes of last year’s pilot phase.

He said: “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.

“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.

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