Amidst the growing demand for remote work and flexibility, the UAE, through its Virtual Work Programme and Remote Work Visa, has placed itself in a strong position to lead this global shift.
Total Rewards is evolving beyond salary and benefits to encompass holistic well-being, digital compensation, ESG-linked incentives, pay transparency, and personalized recognition strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Entities that operate on a shift system will determine the start and end of working hours—reducing two hours—according to their system and work requirements.
Oman has reduced public sector work hours to 5 hours and private sector to 6 hours, while encouraging organisations to adopt flexible and remote work arrangements during Ramadan 2025.
MoHRE's announcement mandates reduced working hours for all private sector employers, ensuring that employees observing the fast receive adequate rest and time for prayers.