Parental Leave

• • 82% of mothers reported strong support to take their full maternity leave, reflecting stronger cultural reinforcement of entitlements.
• • Almost 74% of fathers said managers actively supported them to take full paternity leave, helping normalize caregiving as a shared responsibility.

Flexible Work

• • Parents, both mothers (67%) and fathers (73%) reported that parent-friendly support improves daily productivity.
• • 70% of employees said flexible working is promoted and supported at all levels.

Family Care

• • 72% of employees are satisfied with the supportive culture that enables mothers to comfortably take their nursing breaks.
• • 63% of respondents are satisfied with how clearly their organization communicates the nursing support and facilities available, including nursing hours, location, amenities, and signage.

Family Wellbeing

• • 71% of parents said they felt supported to maintain a healthy work life balance.
• • 66% said they are satisfied with the mental and physical wellbeing services available.

Workplace Culture

• • 74% of fathers said managers encouraged them to take paternity leave
• • 80% of mothers reported that managers enable them to use maternity leave in ways that suit their family needs.
• • 77% said they would recommend their employer as a parent-friendly workplace.
• • 73% of employees feel the UAE is a parent-friendly place to work.