Dubai Chamber has announced that it will shift to a four-and-a-half day working week from 3 January 2022.
This is in line with the newly approved workweek for UAE federal government employees.
The official working hours will be nine working hours per day Monday-Thursday, from 8am to 5pm, and four working hours on Friday, from 8am to 12pm.
Local media reports said the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources proposed the new workweek following comprehensive benchmarking and feasibility studies reflecting potential impacts of the move on the economy, social and family ties and the overall wellbeing of people in the UAE.
Currently, the Chamber offers 50 smart services to Dubai’s business community through its website and mobile applications, covering certificates of origin, attestation, ATA Carnets and credit reports, economic research, market intelligence, policy advocacy, business mentorship, business matching, mediation, training, seminars, and workshops related to e-commerce, startups, sustainability, CSR, legal matters and international expansion.