Page 335 - DGHR PR REPORT - JUNE 2025

6/19/25, 4:58 PM 4-day workweek in UAE: Why some companies moving towards longer weekend | Khaleej Times

Her comments come as the Dubai Government Human Resources Department

(DGHR) announced flexible working hours for government employees during the summer of 2025.
flexible working hours
Some employees will work eight hours during the week and take a three-day weekend while others
will work seven hours through the week and have a half day on Friday.

Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.

Natasha, who runs Tish Tash Communications, added that if a client needed a meeting, event or

shoot on Friday, the team would do it but she found that clients “respect our working pattern and
support it".

Very beneficial

This is the second year that DGHR is bringing back the campaign offering flexible working hours
during summer. The results from the pilot phase of the initiative showed enhanced productivity and

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/employees-workers-three-day-weekend-productivity 2/4