Sharjah has announced four-day workweek for its government entities from January 1, 2022.
Working hours will be from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm from Monday through Thursday.
Accordingly, Friday, Saturday and Sunday will form the new weekend.
Making the announcement, the Executive Council of Sharjah said the changes are in line with the UAE government's recent decision to adopt a shorter workweek to "boost productivity and improve work-life balance".
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The UAE's decision to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+) was a "sovereign strategic choice" and not "driven by political considerations", Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said on Saturday.
Strongly condemning Iran's "unprovoked" attacks on the UAE, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that all its actions were defensive, aimed at protecting its sovereignty and in line with the country’s legitimate right to safeguard its national security.
The UAE has strongly rejected Iranian allegations and threats targeting its sovereignty and national security, reaffirming its right to respond to any hostile actions in line with international law.
