View Full Version : UAE Working Week
Shaman
10th Jan 2008, 04:48
I know that Friday is a holy day in the Arab world, but which days are the weekend in the UAE? For example, at Emirate HQ, which days and what hours would constitute the working week?
Traditionally, there was an early finish on Thursday at most offices (I believe in order to preparte for the holy day), but these days most organisations (including Government Offices) are moving to a 5 day week with Thursday being a normal working day and Friday/Saturday off.
The early finish Thursday is a disaster in any business (including Aviation) which has dealings in Europe or US because.
Thursday you finish just as they are starting (Europe) or well ahead of their start (US)
Friday your day off
Saturday go to work and Europe/US are off
Sunday go to work and Europe/US are off
Monday half the day is gone before Europe turns up and three quarters before the Cousins arrive at their desks.
Voila - a 5 day AOG !!!
Shaman
10th Jan 2008, 08:51
TimS,
Thank you very much.
All I need now is for some kind person to tell me what EK's office hours are............
trimotor
10th Jan 2008, 10:41
Sun - Wed 0700 - 1530, Thurs 0700-1500
nitro rig driver
10th Jan 2008, 10:58
24/7 of :ugh::ugh: help so it doesn't matter really :*
Shaman
10th Jan 2008, 20:01
trimotor,
much obliged.