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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Monday announced a reduction of two working hours per day for private sector employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, MoHRE said: “The Ministry announces a reduction of 2 working hours per day for private sector employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan."
The Ministry added that in accordance with the requirements and nature of their work, companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits of the daily working hours during Ramadan.
The Ministry announces a reduction of 2 working hours per day for private sector employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) March 4, 2024
The Ministry said: “In accordance with the requirements and nature of their work, companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits…
Earlier today, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular setting the official working hours during Ramadan for the employees of federal authorities.
According to the circular, the official working hours for ministries and federal authorities will be from 9:00am to 2:30pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Friday.
FAHR stressed that ministries and federal authorities could implement flexible working or remote work schedules during Ramadan, in line with their specific requirements and within the limits of the working hours approved per day.
The Authority also noted that federal government departments will allow a maximum of 70 percent of their staff to work from home on Fridays during Ramadan according to the approved regulations.
