Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, announced that 50% of government employees will work from the office starting Sunday, 31 May, 2020.
Under the directives of @HHShkMohd, today we approved a decision that allows 50% of Dubai government employees to resume work at offices from Sunday, May 31, and 100% from June 14, 2020, as we continue our gradual return to normal life with intensified precautionary measures.
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) May 27, 2020
What’s In It?
According to a new decision approved by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan, 100% of government employees will start working from the office from 14 June, 2020. Precautionary measures will continue to be strictly enforced in government offices.
In the past months, the Dubai gov’t has proven its full capability to work remotely, within smart environments that rely on highly efficient technologies & infrastructure. None of the vital services were affected despite the precautionary measures & movement restrictions imposed.
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) May 27, 2020
The decision is part of the Government of Dubai’s comprehensive plan to restore normalcy in the emirate while also ensuring all precautionary and preventive measures outlined by health authorities are stringently implemented. Various vital sectors exempted from the initial restrictions on movement are already following these measures. Other sectors that have resumed operations as part of the gradual reopening of economic activities are also strictly following preventive steps.
The Crown Prince affirmed that all precautionary measures will be stringently implemented and closely monitored to ensure compliance.
H.H. explained that the decision is consistent with the Government of Dubai’s measured approach to protecting the health and safety of citizens and residents and reopening the economy.
What Else?
Furthermore, some employees can still to continue working remotely from home. These include the elderly, employees with underlying health and chronic conditions, people of determination, pregnant women and those with compromised immunity.
On the other hand, residents are advised to use smart solutions to obtain government services, which help ensure both employees and customers are protected. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department will issue a circular at a later date to all Dubai government entities outlining details of the measures related to resumption of full operations at the office.
Our investments in the future paid off sooner than expected. It is reassuring to know we’re heading in the right direction. Now, we’re encouraged to redouble efforts, to accelerate our digital transformation for Dubai to become a model smart city, forever exceeding expectations.
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) May 27, 2020