The UAE announces reduced working hours for private sector employees during Ramadan 2025, allowing workers to finish their day two hours earlier. On the first day of Ramadan, the fasting hours are expected to be 12 hours and 58 minutes. By the 11th day of Ramadan, when the timing of the early morning Fajr prayers will be at Dubai announces flexible hours, remote work for government employees during Ramadan. For private sector employees in the UAE, working hours have been reduced by two hours per day during the holy month As per the circular, ministries and federal authorities will operate from 9 am to 2:30 pm from Monday to Thursday, while on Fridays, the working hours will be from 9 am to 12 pm. Stay informed about Ramadan 2025 in the UAE with essential updates on working hours, overtime rules, and employee rights. Find out how to file a complaint for excessive overtime and ensure Federal employees to work reduced hours over holy month Ramadan timings: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and again from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. All multistory parking buildings remain 24/7 paid regardless of the time or season. Dubai’s Salik toll system has a variable tariff scheme during Ramadan, and the reason behind this is traffic dispersal during the fasting month. Peak hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Dh6. Ministries and federal authorities can also implement flexible, remote work schedule Check out the Ramadan Prayer Time Table 2025. Ramadan brings changes to daily routines across various sectors, including office schedules, school timings, Salik peak-hour toll charges, and The Ministry said: “In accordance with the requirements and nature of their work, companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits of the daily working hours during Ramadan.” The announcement comes in implementation of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its amendments. Sharjah announced reduced work hours for public sector employees during the holy month of Ramadan on on Thursday, February 27. The emirate's Department of Human Resources said in an official Ramadan is expected to begin on March 1, 2025, pending the official moon sighting. Fasting Hours. First Day: 12 hours, 58 minutes; Mid-Ramadan: 13 hours, 13 minutes; Last Day: 13 hours, 41 minutes These hours are slightly shorter than in 2024 when fasting ranged from 13 hours, 16 minutes to almost 14 hours. School & Work Timings Dubai announces parking, free Salik timings during Ramadan . During the holy month, both the Red and Green lines of Dubai Metro will run from 5am to 12 midnight from Monday to Thursday, and on As the holy month of Ramadan draws near, businesses across the UAE are gearing up for the change in working hours. Working hours have been reduced by two hours for private sector employees, along The working hours of private sector employees in the UAE will be reduced by two hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan, according to a circular issued by Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources While the exact date on which Muslims will start fasting this year depends on geographical locations, it is most likely to begin on March 1. "Wednesday, January 29, 2025, will correspond to the Discover the updated timings for Dubai's public parks and attractions during Ramadan 2025. Plan your outdoor activities and family time with ease by knowing when your favorite parks are open. Ajman government employees to work remotely on Fridays during Ramadan 2025, with adjusted working hours to ensure business continuity. Learn more about the new policy and its impact. “Subject to the provisions of Article 17 of the Decree Law: The regular working hours shall be reduced by two hours during the holy month of Ramadan.". Furthermore, an employee may be entitled An employee is entitled to two hours of reduced working hours during the month of Ramadan in UAE. This is in accordance with Article 17(4) of the Employment Law read with Article 15(2) of the
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