Private sector employees in the UAE will have shorter working hours during the month of Ramadan.
According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, all private establishments have to reduce their work timings by two hours.
Earlier this week, the International Astronomical Centre predicted the holy month to start next Monday in most Middle Eastern countries.
In the UAE, the official date will be announced by the moon-sighting committee.

UAE flights to Riyadh face disruptions after Houthi attacks
KHDA to use AI to decide how Dubai private schools are inspected
UAE urges food sector to join global water talks
UAE and Saudi Arabia explore rail connectivity, infrastructure integration
UAE envoy visits Singapore to boost business and investment ties
Dubai Police to host first triathlon at Al Mamzar Beach Park
Abu Dhabi teams up with Elon Musk’s company to assess underground transport
UAE President and Syria's Al-Sharaa discuss expanding cooperation
