Update from ITFA MERC – UAE workweek

On December 7^th, 2021 the United Arab Emirates announced it will move its weekend to Saturday and Sunday. The ITFA Middle East will be shifting its work week accordingly to Monday-Friday. We welcome UAE’s decision to align its workweek in line with global markets. Having the local market share more common working days and greater alignment with world economies will boost productivity across critical sectors including trade and financial services reinforcing the UAE’s competitive position within the region and as a global logistics and financial services hub.