Leading UAE’s rebar maker Conares announced that it will change its working week in line with the government’s new initiative. The company announced the move to a Saturday and Sunday weekend for its nearly 800 employees across its four manufacturing plants in Dubai. Conares said it will give a special prayer break for its workforce on Fridays, with the new regime to start on January 1. Conares director of HR Ms Jyoti Bhatia said “The new move will help the company expand their reach further and align with global market movements, helping them reach new industry milestones. Our new workweek ensures we are keeping up with global timelines.The UAE announced in early December that it was breaking away from the traditional Friday/Saturday weekend for public sector employees, aligning itself with much of the rest of the world and boosting its status as a global business hub. The UAE also revealed its intention to become the only country in the world to adopt a 4 1/2-day week, for federal government staff.
Leading UAE’s rebar maker Conares announced that it will change its working week in line with the government’s new initiative. The company announced the move to a Saturday and Sunday weekend for its nearly 800 employees across its four manufacturing plants in Dubai. Conares said it will give a special prayer break for its workforce on Fridays, with the new regime to start on January 1. Conares director of HR Ms Jyoti Bhatia said “The new move will help the company expand their reach further and align with global market movements, helping them reach new industry milestones. Our new workweek ensures we are keeping up with global timelines.The UAE announced in early December that it was breaking away from the traditional Friday/Saturday weekend for public sector employees, aligning itself with much of the rest of the world and boosting its status as a global business hub. The UAE also revealed its intention to become the only country in the world to adopt a 4 1/2-day week, for federal government staff.
