The UAE has announced 2022 Ramadan working hours for the private sector. Employees in the private sector will have their working days reduced by two hours during Ramadan.
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The news was shared on Tuesday March 15 that the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE UAE) “reduces working hours for private sector employees during Ramadan by two hours daily”.
It was previously announced that Ramadan working hours for public sector employees would be be Monday to Thursday from 9am until 2.30pm and from 9am until noon on Fridays.
On Monday March 14, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced the return of iftar tents for Ramadan 2022. NCEMA shared guidelines for iftar tent setup to ensure public safety and to be in line with current COVID-19 guidelines in the UAE. This is the first time that iftar tents are permitted in the United Arab Emirates since the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020.
Ramadan 2022 is expected to start on Saturday April 2, but the final date has yet to be confirmed. The final date is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon.
It is anticipated that Eid Al Fitr 2022 will fall on Sunday May 1, depending on which night the new crescent moon is sighted. Eid marks the end of Ramadan.
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