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Al-Araby
Transitioning to a Western-style workweek from January 1, 2022, the UAE will be the first Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) to change its traditional pattern. Though the new weekend will be shorter than the global five-day week work with Friday as a half-day and Saturdays and Sundays off, Abu Dhabi would be better linked with foreign markets. Having its sights set on going global, the seven-emirate federation has announced 50 new economic initiatives to attract foreign investment worth at least $150 billion only recently. Ostensibly, the new weekend should help on the international scene. As WAM…