Like their counterparts in the public sector, private sector workers press their employers to offer them remote work options as the UAE prepares for yet another round of intense rain and erratic weather.
Some workers woke up on Tuesday and discovered they had to commute to work, despite the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization’s (MoHRE) advice that private sector businesses prioritize employee safety.
While the first day of unstable weather subsides, meteorological authorities have warned of a second day on Wednesday. Rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail are all expected to occur in the area.
While remote work has been widely activated in government entities across the emirates, some exceptions exist for roles that require physical presence. One such example is Hisham, a 28-year-old resident of Sharjah who diligently attended his work despite the unfavorable weather.
Shaima underlined the necessity for some flexibility in the private sector to accommodate such scenarios after repeatedly asking to work remotely.
Some private sector employees find it challenging to balance work and personal safety, while others—like those in the healthcare industry—can not work remotely because of their line of work. “The nature of my work necessitates my physical presence, and I cannot provide the same level of care remotely,” said Mahra A, an Abu Dhabi private healthcare industry employee.
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