The holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH has started across the UAE. Workplaces now follow reduced schedules to respect fasting and legal rules. According to Cabinet Decision No. 1 of 2022, private sector work hours are cut by two hours daily during Ramadan. This applies to all employees regardless of religion or role. Normally eight- or nine-hour days become six-hour shifts. Employers may also allow flexible or remote work within these hours while meeting legal limits. Exceptions exist for jobs like healthcare, security, and hospitality, which might have longer or shift-based hours but must pay overtime for extra work. If employees work beyond Ramadan hours, they get paid overtime: 25% more during the day and at least 50% extra for night hours between 10 pm and 4 am. Working on rest days can mean extra pay or a day off. Overtime must be voluntary and compensated. Free zones like DIFC and ADGM have their own rules, sometimes limiting reduced hours to Muslim workers only. This causes confusion and debate online about fairness. Public sector offices also change timings. Federal ministries work from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Fridays. Some offer remote work options. Dubai and Ajman governments allow flexible start times and partial remote work to support employees’ spiritual needs. The shorter hours affect traffic and schools, which adjust schedules to suit fasting students. Businesses adapt too, planning around prayer times and community events. Despite legal protections, some employees complain about longer or uneven hours. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) can address such issues. Overall, the two-hour cut helps workers rest and balance family and prayer during Ramadan while letting businesses stay productive.