The Ajman Government has introduced a new flexible work schedule for public sector employees during the summer months, from July 1 to August 22, under the ‘Our Summer is Balanced’ initiative.

The move was announced during a meeting of the Ajman Executive Council, chaired by Crown Prince Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. The initiative supports the UAE’s Year of Community, aiming to promote work-life balance and employee wellbeing during the peak heat period.

What’s Changing:

• 100 per cent remote work on Fridays
• Shorter workdays Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 2:30pm (7 hours instead of 8)
• Flexible internal arrangements to ensure vital public services continue smoothly

Sheikh Ammar said the decision reflects Ajman’s commitment to building a flexible, productive, and people-focused government, guided by the vision of Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman.

The summer work model will serve as a pilot programme, with future expansions considered based on its impact.

Travelling soon? Check your flight status. Tensions are rising in the Middle East after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and UAE airlines are adjusting fast.

Due to regional airspace closures, several routes have been suspended or rerouted, especially over Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Israel. Here’s what you need to know.

What UAE Airlines Are Doing

Etihad Airways

• Abu Dhabi–Tel Aviv flights suspended until July 15
• Transit passengers heading to Tel Aviv will not be accepted

Emirates

• Flights to Tehran, Baghdad, and Basra suspended until June 30

Air Arabia

• Flights to/from Iran, Iraq, Russia, Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan paused until June 30
• Jordan flights suspended until June 25
• No transit via Sharjah or Abu Dhabi to these destinations

flydubai

• Flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, and St. Petersburg suspended until June 30
• Transit passengers to these destinations are not allowed

Wizz Air

• Flights to TelAviv and Amman suspended until September 15
• Flights rerouted to avoid high-risk airspace
• Refunds or rebooking options available

Global Airlines Also Affected

• British Airways: Flights to Dubai, Doha, Bahrain paused through June
• United, American Airlines: Suspended Dubai/Doha services
• Air Canada, Air France-KLM, Finnair: Select Dubai routes affected

Travel Tips

• Check your flight status before heading to the airport
• Update your contact details in your booking for real-time alerts
• Transit passengers to suspended destinations will not be accepted
• Expect delays or reroutes, especially to the Middle East, Caucasus, and surrounding regions

Airlines continue to monitor the situation. Passenger safety is the top priority.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a special ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of The Executive Office, a key driver of Dubai’s transformation and innovation.

Founded by Sheikh Mohammed, The Executive Office serves as the strategic engine behind Dubai’s government decisions. It operates as a think tank, policy lab, and accelerator of future-focused projects. Its mission: to turn bold ideas into action and guide Dubai’s journey toward global leadership.

Sheikh Mohammed praised the team for their role in shaping Dubai’s progress, calling The Executive Office “a source of exceptional ideas, an accelerator of change, and a launchpad for the future.”

Among its landmark initiatives:

• Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), launched in 2004, now hosts 6,920 companies, over 46,000 employees, and manages $700 billion in assets.
• Smart Dubai, now Digital Dubai, has positioned the city as a global leader in digital transformation.
• The Dubai Council, launched in 2020, drives transformative government reforms.
• The Dubai Future Foundation, which created the Museum of the Future and launched the Dubai Future District Fund.
• MBRGI, the region’s largest humanitarian foundation, reached 149 million people across 118 countries in 2024.
• The Hatta Development Plan, revitalising the region with tourism and sustainable growth.

Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed the Office’s vital role in advancing Dubai’s strategic vision: “Twenty-five years of achievement fuels our drive for further transformation and global leadership.”

With continuous foresight, strategic planning, and a commitment to innovation, The Executive Office remains at the forefront of Dubai’s journey toward becoming the world’s most agile and forward-thinking city.