<div><b><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Saudi Arabia is mulling a three-day weekend after the UAE enacted it last year.</span><br></b></div><div><br></div><div>According to Saudi local media, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development responded to a tweet by saying that it is evaluating the present work arrangement to extend the weekend to three days, reports Khaleej Times.</div><div><br></div><div>The message, according to sources, emerged on the ministry’s Twitter account, which is meant to respond to inquiries from its recipients, it said.</div><div><br></div><div>According to the tweet, the ministry is conducting a periodic evaluation of the present work system in Saudi Arabia to enhance job creation and make the market more appealing to local and foreign investors. It further stated that a draft of the work system had been posted on a survey platform for public comment.</div><div><br></div><div>In a landmark reform, the UAE implemented a shortened workweek on January 1, 2022 UAE – adopting a Saturday-Sunday weekend, with half workday on Fridays.</div><div><br></div><div>The new approach was implemented throughout all government bodies, and most private-sector businesses followed suit. On Fridays, the office is only open until noon. According to UNB reports&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>