Umm Al Quwain announces extended weekend for Ramadan

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A four-day workweek has been announced for employees of Umm Al Quwain government departments during Ramadan.

This means that Friday will be a day off for them during the holy month in addition to Saturday and Sunday.

The revised Ramadan working hours for Umm Al Quwain government entities are from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (Monday to Thursday).

These changes are based on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain.

 

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