UAE announces extension of remote work for government employees

Government employees in the UAE have been directed to work from home after an announcement declaring extension of remote working due to worsening weather conditions across the country.

Federal workers will work remotely on Wednesday, April 17.

Recommended For You

EC-Council launches Enterprise AI Credential Suite in Dubai to strengthen UAE’s AI workforce

Sabalenka, Swiatek withdraw from Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Valentine’s in the UAE for under Dh200: Free events, dinner deals and budget date ideas

UAE gets first win in T20 World Cup with 5-wicket victory over Canada

Al Maya unveils next-generation, personalised shopping app

 

This directive exempts jobs that require presence at the workplace.

Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.

Earlier Dubai and Sharjah both announced the extension of remote working for federal employees to Wednesday, April 17 in the respective emirates.

Private schools in Dubai have also been directed to conduct online classes for students on Wednesday too. Sharjah had previously announced both Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17 for distance learning for private school students.

On Monday, government schools in the UAE were directed to follow distance learning on both April 16 and April 17.

ALSO READ:

Dubai announces extension of remote work, learning for second day amid unstable weather

UAE: Remote work to continue for federal employees in Sharjah tomorrow

Dubai: Couples rescued as heavy rains flood resort during staycation

UAE: People opt for public transport, carpool to reach workplace in Dubai, Sharjah

'We underestimated this storm': UAE residents face electricity, water outages after flooding, heavy rains