RIYADH: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, began implementing a flexible working hours initiative across six work zones in Riyadh on June 2.
The initiative is part of efforts “to enhance mobility efficiency in the capital, support traffic flow, and improve quality of life,” according to a joint statement from the two bodies.
Two experts who spoke to Arab News agreed that extending the flexible window to four hours enhanced mental efficiency and productivity, stressing that its success required a fundamental shift toward results-based evaluation, along with leadership training and the designation of core working hours to ensure continued collaboration.
The initiative covers more than 50 entities across six work zones (KAFD, Digital City, Diplomatic Quarter, Laysen Valley, Granada Business and ROSHN Front) by extending the flexible hours window to four hours, allowing staggered arrival and departure times, and reducing traffic concentration during peak hours.
According to the statement, the initiative is expected to provide employees with greater flexibility in choosing their arrival times, which will positively reflect on the work experience, enhance mobility efficiency, and support efforts to develop a more efficient and sustainable urban environment.
