Commencement of Implementation of the Decision Prohibiting Outdoor Work Under the Sun Effective 15 June 2026
بدء تطبيق قرار حظر العمل تحت أشعة الشمس اعتبارًا من 15 يونيو 2026
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health announced the start of implementation of the decision banning outdoor work under the sun at all private sector establishments, from Monday, 15 June 2026 until Tuesday, 15 September 2026, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The Ministry noted that compliance with the decision in 2025 reached 94%, and it called on employers to organize work hours accordingly and apply preventive measures including drinking water, rest areas, shaded zones, and personal protective equipment. Violations can be reported via the Ministry's unified number 19911 or its smart-device app.
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