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6/30/25, 10:12 AM Gov't employees in Dubai get 4-day work week | EdexLive
This announcement comes amid a global surge in interest in four-day work weeks.
Before this statement about flexible work hours, a successful pilot programme was
implemented in 2024.

Cities and businesses in Japan, the United Kingdom (UK), Iceland, Australia, and
Canada have already introduced or tested shortened working hours, with many
reporting higher employee retention, mental health, and overall productivity.
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has launched an
initiative to improve the working conditions for public sector employees over the
summer.
Reduced working hours improve employee well-being and productivity, allowing
workers to spend more time with their families, particularly during school holidays.

The flexible work policy is applicable to all workers of Dubai government institutions.
However, work schedules will vary slightly depending on which group an individual
is assigned to.
Government personnel will be separated into two groups and given the following
options:

1. Group 1 personnel work 8 hours every day, Monday through Thursday, with
Friday off, for a total of 32 work hours.
2. Group 2 works 7 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, and 4.5 hours on
Friday, for a total of 32.5 hours per week.
While the policy does not apply to private employees, the popularity of a four-day
week is growing in Dubai’s private sector.

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