Federal Human Resources announces working hours for the federal government during Ramadan

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced a circular regarding determining official working hours for federal government employees during the holy month of Ramadan.
The authority said through its account on the “X” platform today, that working hours in the federal government are from Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 2:30 pm, and on Friday from 9 am to 12 noon, with the exception of those whose work nature requires otherwise.

The authority added that ministries and federal agencies may continue to implement the flexible work regulations approved by them during working days in the holy month of Ramadan in accordance with the principles contained therein and within the limits of the number of working hours approved during the month of Ramadan. They may also grant flexibility to their employees to work remotely on Fridays during the holy month of Ramadan at a rate not exceeding 70% of the total number of the entity’s employees in accordance with the approved controls.