In the evening of 25th March 2020, the Dubai DED directed all
private sector companies and commercial establishments to implement
remote working for a minimum of 80% of employees until (including)
9th April 2020. Some critical exceptions were listed viz.
pharmacies, cooperative societies, grocery stores, and
supermarkets.
Later on the 25th, it released an explanation of its Remote
working announcement, clarifying that from 26th March 2020, all
companies (exceptions below) should implement remote work for at
least 80% of its employees.
The following sectors are excluded from the above requirement
but are urged to take measures related to sanitisation and social
distancing:
