Employees in the UAE’s public and private sectors will work fewer hours during Ramadan, including just three hours on Fridays. Both the public and private sectors will see a reduction in working hours, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) in the United Arab Emirates. “Companies may apply flexible or remote working patterns within the limits of the daily working hours during Ramadan,” according to a government statement.
Businesses should think about allowing workers to work remotely or offering flexible hours during Ramadan. Workers in the private sector often put in eight to nine hours a day; however, this will be trimmed down to six hours.
During this holy month, the working hours are applicable to both fasting and non-fasting personnel to support their participation in spiritual and cultural events. From Monday through Thursday, all government agencies and ministries will be open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.; on Friday, they will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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According to the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department’s (IACAD) Hijri calendar, Ramadan is expected to begin on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. In the meantime, shortened workdays for Ramadan have been announced in Kuwait and other nations in the region.