DUBAI: In response to the severe weather forecast, the Dubai Government has activated remote work for all government employees on Thursday and Friday, reported the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
This decision comes as the city braces for heavy rainfall, which has already begun to impact the region.
This precautionary measure applies to all government sectors in Dubai, with exceptions only for employees whose presence is essential at their physical workplace.
The policy aims to ensure the safety of the workforce and minimise traffic disruptions expected from the adverse weather conditions.
Additionally, the Dubai government has recommended that private sector companies also adopt this remote work model during the same period.
This advice is intended to reduce congestion on the roads and facilitate easier management of any emergency responses required due to the weather.
On April 18, chaos ensued in the UAE after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, with some areas recording more than 250 mm (around 10 inches) of precipitation in less than 24 hours, said the state's media office.
The unprecedented rainfall led to flooded streets, uprooted palm trees, and shattered building facades. It marked the most severe weather event in the Middle Eastern nation since records began in 1949.
In Dubai, a popular tourist destination, the extreme weather conditions resulted in cancelled flights, halted traffic, and closed schools.– BERNAMA
