Home GCC Kuwait Kuwait isn’t planning to follow UAE and change weekend The UAE said on Tuesday it will move its weekend to Saturday and Sunday by Bloomberg December 8, 2021 Kuwait has no plans to follow the UAE and change its weekend, two people familiar with top level decision-making said on Tuesday. Kuwait hasn’t had any discussions to modify its weekend, and isn’t likely to, the people said. The country changed its weekend to Friday-Saturday from Thursday-Friday in 2007 to better serve business. Switching to a Saturday-Sunday break would probably be very unpopular in Kuwait as local families tend to gather together on Fridays. Such a decision would also likely be opposed by parliament, which has the power to block legislation. The UAE said on Tuesday it will move its weekend to Saturday and Sunday, as it seeks to draw in global investment and business. Tags Kuwait 0 Comments You might also like Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah is Kuwait’s new prime minister Kuwait-Saudi rail link set for completion in 2028 Kuwait announces 5-day Eid al Fitr holiday Kuwait oil company Q8 to buy 50% of Italian biodiesel producer EcoFox