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Will other Gulf states follow UAE decision to shift workweek?

The Emirates' push to better align its economy with global markets elicited mixed reactions across the Gulf.

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A general view of the extension of Dubai Canal on Oct. 29, 2016, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Dubai Water Canal connects Business Bay to the Arabian Gulf. — Tom Dulat/Getty Images

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