The Civil Service Bureau confirmed that its role under the civil service law focuses on supervising government employee affairs and providing administrative oversight to ensure proper implementation of regulations.

The bureau stated that a comprehensive study is currently underway to assess reducing the official work week to four days with three days off while confirming no final decision has been made.

It explained that working days and schedules are governed by legal frameworks allowing authorities to regulate working hours based on public interest and operational needs.

The executive regulations define clear rules for official working hours ensuring balance between productivity efficiency and employee wellbeing in the public sector.

Official holidays and weekly schedules are set by the Council of Ministers to maintain stability and ensure continuity of government services.

Average working hours in the government sector are about thirty six hours per week distributed across five working days with defined daily schedules.

Certain roles operate under shift systems to ensure continuous service where work is divided into multiple daily periods covering full operational needs.

Regulations allow different working hours for specific entities or roles depending on job nature while maintaining minimum weekly hours and at least one day off.

The bureau continues reviewing policies related to working hours salaries and benefits while studying global best practices to improve performance.

Comparisons show Bahrain working hours are aligned with global and GCC averages reflecting a balanced workforce structure.

Officials noted that reducing working days could impact service levels since salaries are based on current working hours requiring careful study.

The study also considers economic social and environmental impacts before implementing any changes to the weekly work system.

Remote work policies apply to roles that can be performed outside workplaces subject to approval from competent authorities.

The regulation sets remote work duration from one month up to one year with possible extensions based on justified needs.

Authorities continue evaluating the impact of remote work on productivity to maintain balance between operational demands and employee needs while preserving efficiency.