“All things considered it is a logical move from the UAE and it was only a matter of time that they did so. It will also be a matter of time before other GCC countries follow. Saudi Arabia may be the outlier because they are going to be more dependent on oil longer, their transition to a liberal society is slower and because of how big they are population-wise, but it can also surprise you. The UAE is often the litmus test for many changes in the region and this may be the case now as well.” 

-Sami Halabi, director of policy and co-founder at Triangle, commenting on the UAE’s decision to move the weekend for public sector employees to Saturday and Sunday. [Arabian Business]