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The UAE has announced a new remote working system that will allow government employees to work remotely from outside of the country moving forward.

Announced as one of a number of strategic pillars by the UAE Cabinet this week, the flexible working policy aims to attract international talent to contribute across a breadth of government services. This will range from projects and studies to specialised tasks.

It’s the latest in a string of flexible and remote work initiatives rolled out by the government. During Ramadan 2025, as part of the Year of Community, Dubai government employees have been able to work up to three flexible working hours per day, provided they complete 5.5 hours of work from Monday to Thursday and three hours on Friday. The flexible working policy also permits federal employees to work remotely one or two days per week, provided that it maintains productivity and allows them to fulfill their responsibilities.

National Investment Strategy 2031

The UAE Cabinet made a series of announcements via a meeting on March 10 chaired by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, where the cabinet approved National Investment Strategy for the next six years.

In the meeting, officials set a goal to increase annual foreign investment from AED112 billion in 2023 to AED240 billion in 2031. Through investment in key sectors like logistics, financial services, renewable energy, and information technology, the UAE plans to create ‘the most business-friendly environment in the world,’ Sheikh Mohammed said, per Dubai Media Office.

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