UAE: Ramadan working hours announced for government employees in Abu Dhabi – News
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The government announced the official working hours for public sector employees in Abu Dhabi during the month of Ramadan.
Government employees will work from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays the working hours will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In addition, remote work will also be activated on Fridays for up to 70 percent of the total number of government employees whose jobs do not require presence at the workplace.
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Earlier today, the United Arab Emirates announced the official working hours for public sector employees during Ramadan. Federal employees will work 3.5 hours less from Monday to Thursday and 1.5 hours less on Fridays, the Federal Government Human Resources Authority (FAHR) reported on Monday.
During the Islamic holy month, all federal ministries and agencies will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, work hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., unless the nature of the work requires otherwise.
According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE), private sector employees will have their number of working hours reduced by two during the Islamic holy month.
Companies have the option to implement flexible or remote work schedules within the limits of the specified daily working hours during the holy month, and in accordance with the nature of their work.
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