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EPISODE · Dec 7, 2021 · 10 MIN

What the new weekend and shorter working week mean for the UAE

from Business Extra · host The National

A four and a half day working week, with Saturday and Sunday as full days off, marks a massive shift to work culture in the UAE. The federal government will adopt these measures beginning January 1, 2022, but it remains unclear if the private sector will follow suit. Co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner discuss what residents, investors, employers and employees need to know, the significance of the announcement and what it means for productivity, worker well-being and the UAE's competitiveness. Read more on our website: UAE weekend change: Saturday-Sunday off and shorter working week UAE school week to shift in line with weekend change UAE weekend change moves Friday prayers permanently to 1.15pm Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

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