Saudi Arabia May Switch to ‘Work 4 Days a Week’ System

Last year Started trials in the UK The “working 4 days a week” system, in the first place adopted by many companies Belgium, on the other hand, has achieved a first in the world by working 4 days a week. officially made available. On the other hand, the South Korean government to increase the weekly working time to 69 hours made a proposal to parliament.

While Western countries are rapidly transitioning to a 4-day-a-week working model, the Saudi Arabian government’s 3 days off per week in other words, he is considering switching to a working system 4 days a week.

May be the first Middle East and Gulf country to switch to this system

Saudi Arabian local mainstream newspaper Al MadinaAccording to the news of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has already started planning for the transition to a 4-day working system. Responding to the allegations on the subject on its Twitter account, the ministry said, they are currently making plans to see if it is possible to switch to this system. and, if the transition is made, for the implementation of the system to small and medium-sized enterprises, especially local and international enterprises in the country. will be encouraged explained.

Also, Saudi Arabia Gulf Arab States Cooperation Council It is known as the first country among the (GCC) countries to switch to a 2-day holiday system. As of January 1 last year, a 2.5 holiday system was introduced in Saudi Arabia. In this system, all companies and private institutions, especially government offices Closes at 12 noon on Fridays

While it is not known when Saudi Arabia, which has upset many European countries regarding the working system, will switch to this system, according to sources close to the government. The new system is expected to come into effect on January 1, 2024.