In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to allow 70% of federal government employees to work remotely on Fridays during Ramadan, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, issued directives to implement the same remote working measures for Dubai Government employees.
Working hours during Ramadan will be 9 a.m. to 14:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays, except for employees whose jobs require them to work on a different shift schedule.
The DGHR also stated that Dubai Government entities may continue to offer flexible hours during Ramadan in accordance with applicable laws and approved working hours. During the Holy Month, the DGHR encouraged government entities to allow 70% of their employees to work remotely on Fridays.
Sheikh Mohamed, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Their Highnesses Members of the Federal Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, and all UAE citizens and residents received Ramadan greetings from the DGHR.
