UAE's Federal Authority For Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced working hours for the holy month of Ramadan. The working hours during Ramadan will be from 9 am to 2 pm. The authority has urged all staffers to be punctual during Ramadan. Also read: Expected Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr dates in UAE Ramadan 2018: Dos and don'ts for non-Muslims Under federal rules, there may be exceptions for government officials or staffers who don't necessarily need to sign in to work - depending on their job role. It also stressed the need for employees in federal agencies and departments to inform their direct head if they cannot come to office during the month or require emergency leave - in accordance with rules and regulations, so that due process can be followed. Ramadan timings and rules were set according to Cabinet's decision number (13) for the year 2012 under Federal law regulation number (11) for the year 2008 - regarding human resource in the federal government and its amendments on the second paragraph of the article number (100).