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Dubai makes big flexible work announcement as four-day week

movement ramps up

Yet another massive city has made a significant shift to the way thousands of employees work, with the change coming into force
within days.
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Another major city is introducing a four-day week for thousands of workers, with the shorter work week movement continuing to
grow globally.

Within a matter of days, employees in Dubai’s public sector will be enjoying three-day weekends and reduced working hours as
part of the city’s ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative.

Kicking off on July 1 and running until September 12, the reduced summer schedule introduced by the Dubai Government
Human Resources Department (DGHR) aims to allow workers more flexibility and access to greater work-life balance.

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