Working hours for the private sector and public sectors in the UAE will be shorter Since Friday is a working day, government entities shall remain open from 09:00 am to noon. The Friday (Jumah) prayers will begin at 01:15 pm, so all public sector employees will have enough time to at...
Ramadan working hours: private sector There will also beshorter Ramadan working hours for the private sector. Private sector employees in the UAE will have their working hours reduced by two hours per day during Ramadan, as declared by the MoHRE. The ministry also advises that: “In accordance ...
School children in the UAE are set to have half of Ramadan off this year, with only eight days spent in the classroom. Spring break will fall during Ramadan this year as it starts on Monday March 25 meaning school hours should only be different for the first fortnight of the month. You ...
During Ramadan, the UAE Labour Law indicates a 2 working hour reduction per day, regardless if employees in the UAE fast or not. Therefore, Muslim or non-Muslim that are working should experience an early out of their jobs. Reduced Hours Should Not Affect Salary Employees in UAE-registered c...
Respect Shortened Work Hours: Be considerate towards the adjusted work schedules of both private and public sector employees. Plan Ahead for Iftar and Suhoor: Restaurants tend to get crowded; make bookings in advance to secure your spot. Educate Yourself on Timings: Familiarize yourself with the ti...
With the month representing such a change to so many people’s daily lives, the impact across the UAE will be big. Working hours have been changed in both the public and private sector. Government employees will work 9am until 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am until noon on Fridays wh...
The UAE government hasofficially statedthat you are entitled to reduced working hours during Ramadan in Abu Dhabi regardless of whether you are a Muslim or non-Muslim. Your work day will look different depending on whether you’re a private or public sector employee. ...
Ramadan season in Dubai and theUAEis approaching. This is the month-long celebration where our Muslim brothers and sisters practice fasting. They abstain from eating during certain times of the day. This is also a time whenworking hours are reduced. ...
Under the UAE Labour Law,working hoursare reduced by two hours per day during Ramadan. The law applies to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Working hours for those in the public sector are 9 am until 2 pm. Most schools will have shorter days throughout Ramadan. ...
Now official working hours in the public sector during Ramadan is from 9am to 2pm. In the private sector working hours will be reduced by 2 hours. Now for the non-Muslims there are some restaurants and cafes that are going to be open but will be screened off. ...