UAE to shift to Saturday-Sunday weekend in line with global markets

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From 1 January, work on Friday would end at 12 noon in the UAE, before Muslim prayers.

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Burj Khalifa and the downtown skyline in DubaiDUBAI -The United Arab Emirates will shift to a working week of four and half days with a Saturday-Sunday weekend from the start of next year to better align its economy with global markets, but private companies will be free to choose their own working week.

Over the past year, the UAE has taken measures to make its economy more attractive to foreign investment and talent at a time of growing economic rivalry with Saudi Arabia. The UAE said the move would "ensure smooth financial, trade and economic transactions with countries that follow a Saturday-Sunday weekend, facilitating stronger international business links and opportunities" for UAE-based and multinational firms.

 

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