UAE residents welcome decision to extend and move weekend

Dubai: Residents in the UAE have welcomed the government’s decision to change the weekend in the country, saying that the move will ensure work-life balance.

Earlier today, the UAE announced that from January 1, 2022, it would be moving away from its Friday-Saturday weekend and instead have Saturday-Sunday as the new weekend, with Friday being a half-day at work. Therefore, the new weekend will effectively begin from Friday afternoon and extend until Sunday. So, residents will be able toenjoy a four-and-a-half work week from the New Year.

‘Decision will bring balance to residents’ lives’

Prayer timings not affected by the weekend

‘New weekend news brings happiness’

‘Decision will build relations with international companies’

‘Larger global presence’

Coping with school

‘It will take some time to get used to it’

'More entertainment offerings owing to extended weekend'

Italian entertainer based in Dubai, Walter Scalzone, 36, said the extended weekend will establish more opportunities for entertainment. “As an entertainer and musician, I am super excited with this news from the UAE Government. The longer weekend just means people have more time to enjoy their time off. A longer weekend means residents will be way more relaxed.”

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