UAE Ramadan timings announced for private and public sectors

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced reduced working hour timings for public sector employees in the UAE during Ramadan, starting from Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

The official working schedule effective throughout Ramadan for ministries and federal agencies, as stated in the issued circular on Monday, March 4, will be from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, unless specific job requirements dictate otherwise, working hours will be shortened, running from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon.

Meanwhile, a two hour reduction in working hours during Ramadan has been announced by MOHRE, for private sector employees.

Remote working of up to 70 percent of the total number of government entity employees whose jobs do not require presence at the workplace will also be activated on Fridays.

Departments, authorities, and institutions following a shift system will have their official working hours determined based on the work system and operational needs.

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