UAE ministry announces working hours in Ramadan for private sector - GulfToday

UAE ministry announces working hours in Ramadan for private sector

  • 04 Mar 2024
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

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.

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.

 

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