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weekend reforms
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Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Saudi Arabia considers 3-day weekend: reports
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is considering a three-day weekend
Four-day work week
Employees prefer 4-day work week, finds trial
The study included 61 organisations and approximately 2,900 employees who voluntarily adopted shortened work weeks from June to December 2022
Adam Grant
UAE’s 4.5 working day week has improved efficiency and cut absenteeism: Minister
The UAE’s minister for government development and the future was speaking at a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos
PRCA MENA
UAE’s new working week boosts well-being for most employees – survey
Seven in 10 professionals say transitioning to a 4.5 day week has improved efficiency
UAE employees
The UAE’s 4.5-day work week brings new perspectives on productivity
The shift to the international weekend reflects the UAE’s ambition to make the positive changes needed to attract more top global talent and companies
Mercer
57% of private sector firms support the UAE’s weekend switch
Mercer Middle East survey also shows less than a quarter plan to follow public sector with half-day working on Friday
Dubai Chamber
Dubai Chamber to shift to 4.5-day working week from January 3
Dubai Chamber has announced that it will shift to a 4.5-day working week from January 3 in a move that falls in line with plans announced previously for UAE federal government employees.
The official working hours will be nine working hours per day Monday-Thursday, from 8am until 5pm, and four working hours on Friday (8am-12pm).
Dubai Chamber, […]
abu dhabi banking
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank says to make weekend switch in January
ADIB’s offices will adopt a four-and-a-half day working week with a half-day on Fridays
Abu Dhabi Banks
UAE’s largest bank FAB to change working week from January 3
First Abu Dhabi Bank says move will create more streamlined financial, trade, and economic partnerships between the UAE and the rest of the world
Conares
UAE steel major Conares commits to weekend switch from January
Conares says it will give a special prayer break for its workforce on Fridays as it switches to a Saturday-Sunday weekend
Dubai
Dubai economy set to see ‘robust recovery’ in 2022 on back of new working week
Dubai Chamber says tourism and retail sectors are set to drive sustained economic growth next year
David Hadley
UAE private healthcare giant says to change working week for staff
Mediclinic Middle East CEO says move is in support of the UAE Government’s plan to promote work/life balance
Federal Authority for Government Human Resources
UAE issues circular to set out plan for new working week
Federal Authority for Government Human Resources urges UAE authorities to ‘abide by the new system and benefit from the flexibility it offers’
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group
Dubai business major announces hybrid working week amid UAE’s weekend reforms
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group says blended timetable will include working from home on Fridays to improve work-life balance