The Holy Month in the UAE is right around the corner, ahead of which the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued a circular setting the official Ramadan working hours for ministries and federal authorities in the UAE.
The proposed timings are to be from 9 am to 2.30 pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 9 am to 12 pm 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 per cent of their staff to work from home on Fridays during Ramadan according to the approved regulations.
Currently, astronomers have predicted the start date for Ramadan 2025 in the UAE to be March 1st, however, the final confirmations will be subject to moon sightings of course.
Watch this space for confirmations on Ramadan working hours for private sector employees in the UAE. Traditionally, the working day is shortened by two hours for all fasting and non-fasting employees. However, more flexible schedules can be put in place as the employers see fit.
Check out all the expected changes in working hours, school hours, parking timings, Salik pricing, and more during Ramadan in the UAE.
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