The UAE is adopting a 4.5-day workweek and a Saturday-Sunday weekend
The United Arab Emirates just announced some big changes to its work schedule. The Gulf nation is transitioning to a 4.5-day workweek, with weekends to consist of Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. That's significant for two reasons: It likely makes the UAE the first nation to formalize a workweek shorter than five days, and it also brings the country more in line with Western schedules.
https://www.npr.org/2021/12/08/1062435944/uae-work-week-change-saturday-sunday-weekends-global-markets
Seonglae Cho
