Dubai government employees to get a raise under new salary scheme – The National

Dubai government employees to get a raise under new salary scheme – The National

Dubai government employees to get a raise under new salary scheme. The new scheme also allows for flexible working hours and affects other HR benefits. Dubai Government employees will receive a pay rise under a new scheme approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.. Employees will receive an average salary increase of 10 per cent while "professional employees" will receive a salary increase ranging from 9 per cent to 16 per cent.. The scheme aims to "further enhance government excellence by investing in human capital and retention of talent," said Sheikh Hamdan on Monday.. To improve work-life balance for staff, employees will be allowed to work flexible hours and take on part-time employment.. The Crown Prince also formed a new committee to oversee the implementation of the scheme.. Headed by Abdulla Al Falasi, director general of Dubai Government Human Resources Department, the committee will approve the career-grade placement lists based on the grades and salaries defined in the new scheme.. It will also be responsible for explaining the new grades and salary scheme to all Dubai government departments.. "Our government always looks for what is best for the people and this scheme will definitely encourage