UAE: Working hours reduced in Ramadan

Dubai: The private companies in United Arrab Emirates (UAE) have reduced working hours during the holy month of Ramadan.

According to foreign media, the working hours for employees have been reduced by two hours during Ramadan, while the working time thereafter will be considered as overtime.

It is also reported that employees in the UAE usually work for eight to nine hours, which has been reduced by two hours during Ramadan.

On the other hand, the government institutions will have working from 9:00am to 2:30pm from Monday to Thursday, while on Fridays the working hours will be until 12:00pm.

According to reports, Ramadan is likely to start from March 12 in the UAE.