DGHR has given two flexible ways of working - a four-day workweek or a five-day week with reduced work hours, during the summer months, and employees can choose either depending on their work requirements and convenience.
In addition to the Ministry's efforts, all employers are required to set up similar rest stations for their outdoor workers, ensuring they can work comfortably during the permitted work hours.
Social connections at work are seeing a slight dip across all surveyed nations. Only 9.8 percent of workers are socially active at work, down from 10.8 percent in 2024.
In Abu Dhabi, the private sector follows a standard 48-hour workweek, typically consisting of 8 hours per day over 6 days, which exceeds OECD's average of 37.4 hours.