UAE to implement midday work ban from June 15

The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has said a midday work ban will begin on June 15.

According to the decision, work performed in the sun or in open places will be banned from 12.30pm to 3pm until September 15, 2021.

Starting 15 June, #MOHRE will begin implementing the decision banning work performed under the sun & in open places from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, until 15 Sep. MOHRE appreciates the strategic partnership with the private sector in implanting the decision and achieving its objectives. pic.twitter.com/RdDBexYtrF

— MOHRE_UAE وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) June 2, 2021

The decision is to protect the workers from extreme temperatures during peak summer months.