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From January, UAE to switch to 4.5 day workweek

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Jasleen Kaur -- December 07th 2021 06:57 PM -- Updated: December 07th 2021 07:03 PM
From January, UAE to switch to 4.5 day workweek

From January, UAE to switch to 4.5 day workweek

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced to change its existing five-day workweek to a four-and-a-half day starting January 1. The UAE has become the world’s first country to make the employee-friendly transition as part of its efforts to improve productivity and work-life balance. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640"]UAE workweek to be Monday to Friday According to the new schedule, Monday to Thursday, the work timings would be from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm.[/caption] Also read | Omicron scare: Aviation Minister takes stock of preparedness at airports, issues action plan New work schedule  According to the new schedule, Monday to Thursday, the work timings would be from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm, followed by a half day on Friday from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm, said the UAE government media office. Saturdays and Sundays are full-day holidays under the new rule. The UAE government said: “Longer weekends to boost productivity and improve work-life balance; starting from 1st of January, 2022.” All Friday sermons and prayers would be held after 1.15 pm henceforth. Further, employees would be offered flexible working hours and work-from-home options on Friday. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1200"]New weekend: UAE announces reduced working week - News | Khaleej Times Social media[/caption] Also read | Omicron scare: Third Covid-19 wave may hit India by Feb, projected to be milder than second The government’s move is expected to make it come closer to timings of the US, the UK and Europe, boosting commerce. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="540"]Saturday, Sunday weekend from January 1 in UAE: Four-and-half-day working week | Uae – Gulf News Social media[/caption] The new system will first be implemented in all federal government entities; schools, colleges and private institutions are expected to follow suit. The Emirati governments of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have already announced the four-and-a-half day workweek. -PTC News with agency inputs  


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