UAE Announces Ramadan 2024 Working Hours for Public and Private Sector
The UAE has announced reduced working hours for the public and private sectors during Ramadan 2024.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced a reduction of two working hours per day for private sector employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
UAE labour laws dictate that employers offer flexible provisions for staff during Ramadan.
UAE Ramadan working hours
The Ministry said: “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 announcement comes in implementation of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its amendments.
The Ministry announces a reduction of 2 working hours per day for private sector employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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The Ministry said: “In accordance with the requirements and nature of their work, companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits…
Meanwhile, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular setting the official working hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan for the employees of federal authorities.
According to the circular, the official working hours for ministries and federal authorities will be from 9am to 2.30pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 9am to 12pm 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.
