UAE Switches Weekend to Saturday-Sunday, Adopts 4 ½ Day Week
- Government says change to come into effect from Jan. 1
- UAE will adopt a 4 1/2-day working week for state employees
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The United Arab Emirates will move its weekend to Saturday and Sunday for state employees, breaking ranks with the rest of the Gulf as it accelerates a push to draw in international investment and business.