Civil servants will start working remotely from Sunday, without affecting public services, to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Civil Service Bureau (CSB) president Ahmed Al Zayed yesterday activated the remote working scheme for all ministries, authorities and government bodies for a period of two weeks.

He said the process will be carried out in a way that 50 per cent of the workforce will be allowed to work from home while the rest will be physically present at the workplace.

It follows an order by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier.

“The remote work policy has been taken in line with the emergency levels and without disrupting work on services presented to nationals and residents,” said Mr Al Zayed.

“It will see 50pc of the workforce allowed to work remotely a day, while the other 50pc remain at work.

“Amongst civil servants they can reach an agreement on arrangements that sees them alternating between home and the workplace over the two-week period.

“However, the remote work rule will not apply on vital government bodies that require physical presence.”

Mr Al Zayed said the decision to activate remote working aims to reduce the number of employees present at the workplace at any given time.

“We have to contain and combat the spread of Covid-19 and having fewer employees at once enables us to manage this,” he said.

“The CSB has also taken into account that there are family commitments due to the closure of kindergartens and schools.

“The move also helps as priority senior-aged employees, those with chronic diseases and health conditions, besides pregnant and caring mothers relax and have time with their loved ones.”

Mr Al Zayed revealed the criteria and conditions regulating remote working were in the works.

“The rules, whether criteria or conditions, will be released by the CSB upon completion,” he added.

Meanwhile, Parliament chairwoman Fouzia Zainal has issued a circular relieving all pregnant women and those with disabilities from coming to work.

In the circular, Ms Zainal also ordered that only 50pc of the total workforce needs to be present daily through a rotation without affecting work.

Shura Council chairman Ali Al Saleh issued the same circular for employees last night.

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CIVIL servants will start working remotely from Sunday, without affecting public services, to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Civil Service Bureau (CSB) president Ahmed Al Zayed yesterday activated the remote working scheme for all ministries, authorities and government bodies for a period of two weeks.

He said the process will be carried out in a way that 50 per cent of the workforce will be allowed to work from home while the rest will be physically present at the workplace.

It follows an order by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier.

“The remote work policy has been taken in line with the emergency levels and without disrupting work on services presented to nationals and residents,” said Mr Al Zayed.

“It will see 50pc of the workforce allowed to work remotely a day, while the other 50pc remain at work.

“Amongst civil servants they can reach an agreement on arrangements that sees them alternating between home and the workplace over the two-week period.

“However, the remote work rule will not apply on vital government bodies that require physical presence.”

Mr Al Zayed said the decision to activate remote working aims to reduce the number of employees present at the workplace at any given time.

“We have to contain and combat the spread of Covid-19 and having fewer employees at once enables us to manage this,” he said.

“The CSB has also taken into account that there are family commitments due to the closure of kindergartens and schools.

“The move also helps as priority senior-aged employees, those with chronic diseases and health conditions, besides pregnant and caring mothers relax and have time with their loved ones.”

Mr Al Zayed revealed the criteria and conditions regulating remote working were in the works.

“The rules, whether criteria or conditions, will be released by the CSB upon completion,” he added.

Meanwhile, Parliament chairwoman Fouzia Zainal has issued a circular relieving all pregnant women and those with disabilities from coming to work.

In the circular, Ms Zainal also ordered that only 50pc of the total workforce needs to be present daily through a rotation without affecting work.

Shura Council chairman Ali Al Saleh issued the same circular for employees last night.

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