UAE announces Ramadan working hours for federal workers

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The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced the working hours for employees in ministries and federal entities during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

According to the circular, the official working day will start at 9:00 am and end at 2:00 pm, excluding those whose work requires otherwise.

The circular is in line with the UAE Cabinet decision on the regulation of the Federal Labour Law concerning official work hours during Ramadan.

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