UAE announced 4.5-day workweek, Saturday-Sunday weekend

UAE announced 4.5-day workweek, Saturday-Sunday weekend

Question: Which of the following nation has announced a 4.5-day work week?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) UAE
(c) India
(d) Pakistan
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • The United Arab Emirates announced all government entities will adopt a new work-week schedule consisting of four-and-a-half days with Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday forming the new weekend.
  • The UAE is the first nation in the world to introduce a national working week shorter than the global five-day week.
  • Under the new model, employees will have to complete an eight-hour workday from Monday to Thursday but are only expected to work only for 4.5 hours on Friday.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/12/7/uae-announces-changes-to-workweek-for-employees-of-govt-sector