The UAE government announced yesterday morning that federal workers will have a Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday off. And, of course, there were many inquiries regarding the relocation. When is it going to happen? Will it have an impact on schools? And what if you’re not a government employee?
Yes, despite the short notice, schools will begin functioning on a new week from Monday through Friday on January 1, 2022.
The private education sector in Dubai will be open in line with the recent UAE Government decision on the working week. We'll be working closely with our community to ensure a smooth transition. https://t.co/5hGL1WQz3b
— KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي (@KHDA) December 7, 2021
For the time being, the news is only confirmed for government employees.
In compliance with the #UAE govt decision, Dubai govt announces a 4 & a half day working week for public sector employees. The weekend has been changed to Saturday & Sunday, with Friday being a half-day. The changes will be effective as of January 1, 2022 across all govt entities pic.twitter.com/j9JSpkbSQ8
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 7, 2021
So, if you work for a private firm, this does not apply to you for the time being. However, the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Dr Abdul Rahman Abdul Mannan Al Awar, has asked private sector enterprises to do the same. To be frank, we can see private enterprises gradually – but steadily – falling into line and working a Monday-to-Friday week as well.
