UAE says 50% of federal government staff to return to offices from June 7

Half of all government staff in the UAE will return to work on Sunday, June 7. (Shutterstock)

• The government’s announcement stressed the need for employees to maintain precautionary measures

DUBAI: Half of all government staff in the UAE will return to work on Sunday, June 7, as the country begins to return to some level of normality amid the coronavirus global pandemic. 
The government said late on Wednesday that the decision followed the successful return of federal staff at a 30 percent level last week.
“The move falls within the efforts to restore normalcy of government work and the gradual return of employees and services,” a statement cited by state news agency WAM said. 
Pregnant women, the disabled, as well as those with compromised immunity and chronic diseases, including asthma and diabetes, will be exempted from returning to offices, and will continue to work remotely.
Elderly and females caring for children in grade nine and below and children with disabilities whose conditions entail constant care are also exempt from returning to offices. employees in shared accommodation with people who are susceptible to health risks and are in constant contact with them will also remain working from home. 
The government’s announcement stressed the need for employees to maintain precautionary measures, including physical distancing to ensure the safety of staff.