Dubai Government has announced that all its entities will switch to remote work on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3, except for roles that require on-site presence.
The government has also urged private sector entities to do the same.
The decision takes into account the adverse weather forecast for the coming days.
#Dubai Government announces remote working for all its entities on Thursday and Friday, 2 and 3 May 2024, due to weather conditions, except for roles that require on-site presence. The government also urges the private sector to adopt remote working on these days. pic.twitter.com/cdN2PPpJ4C
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 1, 2024
The UAE Cabinet had earlier issued directives for employees of federal government entities to work remotely on Thursday, May 2.

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