Approved on 3 January 2022 and already implemented, Dubai is taking a step forward to improve the lives of workers by implementing 4.5 working days a week for UAE federal government employees. Focused on always offering the best possible benefits for their employees, the new average working hours in Dubai a week will consist of 9 working hours Monday – Thursday and just 4 hours on Friday mornings. It’s important to note that the days of the Dubai working week may differ, depending on the company. As with many Arab countries, the general working week is Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday designated as weekend days. However, as more and more foreign professionals flock to Dubai, looking to take advantage of the region’s bustling economy, many are