The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday 07 December 2021 announced to change its existing five-day workweek to a four-and-a-half day starting January 1, becoming the world's first country to make the employee-friendly transition as part of its efforts to improve productivity and work-life balance.
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 government said: "Longer weekends to boost productivity and improve work-life balance; starting from 1st of January, 2022."
In line with the announcement, the government said all Friday sermons and prayers would be held after 1.15 pm henceforth.
Source: www.business-standard.com
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