UAE announces 70 per cent remote work on Fridays during Ramadan for public sector

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed that federal government employees should work remotely for 70 per cent of their working hours and attend their workplace for 30 per cent of their working hours on Fridays during Ramadan.

In addition, students in universities and public schools should also attend their classes remotely on Fridays, with consideration given to physical exams that have been scheduled on certain dates.