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International banks in UAE to switch to working week from Monday to Friday
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The German bank will operate from Jan. 3 Monday through Friday in the Sunni Muslim-ruled country, instead of the current Sunday-Thursday, as is common in the Middle East, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The spokesperson for Societe Generale, based in France, said it will implement the weekend from Saturday to Sunday from January 2 in its entities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, according to a statement sent by mail. electronic.
Bank of America officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters.
The banks’ move comes after the United Arab Emirates announced on December 7 that it would upgrade to a four-and-a-half-day week with a Saturday-Sunday weekend starting early next year.
Private companies are, however, free to choose their own workweek in the oil-producing Gulf state, which is the region’s commercial, commercial and tourist hub.
Over the past year, the UAE has taken steps to make its economy more attractive for foreign investment and talent at a time of growing economic rivalry with Saudi Arabia.
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