Ramadan working hours for UAE private sector announced

Monday, 4 March 2024 13:46

By ARN News Staff

The working day for employees in the UAE private sector will be shortened by two hours during Ramadan, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced.

In a circular issued on Monday, the ministry said firms can introduce flexible or remote work schedules during the period.

"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 the days of Ramadan," it added.

The Ministry announces a reduction of 2 working hours per day for private sector employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

The Ministry said: “In accordance with the requirements and nature of their work, companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits…
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) March 4, 2024

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