This year, 2022, has begun with a bang. All of us expected to be onsite. However, we were struck with the sudden decision of the school going online. The thing that surprised us the most was the government’s decision to shift UAE’s weekend from Friday and Saturday to Saturday and Sunday. There were many debates as to why UAE had chosen to take such a drastic decision which shocked many people but people soon realized the benefits of the change in the schedule. The shift in the weekend seemed to be a rash decision but once again the government proved to the people that their wisdom never fails.
There are now many benefits, such as the whole country now being at par with the rest of the world. Students also receive half days on Friday to keep up with the aim of the government. The main reason for the government taking this decision is due to the economy as the government believes that this change will help UAE to “enhance the integration of the national economy with the various economies and global markets and ensure the matching of the days of exchanges and commercial and financial transactions.”
Overall, I believe the decision of the government was well thought out and the reason for taking this decision was weighed out and carefully acknowledged by the government. In my opinion, this decision will prove to be a stepping stone for the UAE in its future ventures.
– Shreya SV, 9A