JEDDAH: Al Sharjah’s Executive Council approved on Thursday a three-day weekend following the introduction of a new working system in the UAE. The changes by the city’s government see a shift to a four day working week, running from Monday to Thursday, with the weekend becoming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, according to the Emirates News Agency. The official working hours of government agencies will also be changed to 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the implementation of the new system starting from January 1, 2022. These decisions come in line with UAE vision to enhance its competitive position in various sectors in a way that supports the business environment and the economic market. The move came following other emirates" decision to transition to a four-and-a-half day working week, as it effectively moved its weekend to Saturday and Sunday.