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The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DHGR) announced on Wednesday (August 7) a trial scheme reducing the work week to four days for government entities. The pilot scheme called Our Flexible Summer will be applied to 15 government departments, whose employees will only work seven hours a day, four days a week this summer. This means that holidays will now run from Friday to Sunday. The initiative will be implemented from August 12 to September 30. According to DHGR, the programme aligns with goals under the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033. “We are thrilled to announce that DGHR will be launching the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative, in line with our long-standing efforts to nurture a flexible work environment that promotes the work-life balance of government employees, in accordance with best international practices,” said Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR Department. “The launch will also further our vision to empower human resources by developing smart solutions and innovative policies to uplift Dubai’s competitiveness,” Al Falasi added. ICA/Expat Media
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