Bahrain has banned outdoor work between noon and 4pm until September 15
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UAE midday work ban to begin June 15, Minister inspects Dubai site
Dubai construction sites prepare for Midday Break as UAE enforces summer safety rule from June 15
delivery drivers
UAE announces 10,000 air-conditioned rest shelters for delivery drivers during summer
UAE will provide access to over 10,000 air-conditioned shelters during summer months
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Saudi Arabia announces 2025 outdoor work ban
Saudi outdoor work ban to begin on June 15
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UAE announces outdoor work ban
UAE to restrict outdoor working hours during the afternoon throughout summer
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Bahrain outdoor work ban begins July 1 with fines of up to $2,650 for violators
Bahrain announces midday outdoor work ban
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UAE midday work ban: Start date, operating hours and $13,600 fines explained
As the UAE’s ban on outdoor work under direct sunlight is about to begin, find out key dates, timings and fines for rule violators
delivery riders
UAE announces plan to provide 6,000 rest stations for delivery workers during midday break
Numerous UAE restaurants, shopping centres, retail stores, and cloud kitchens will also offer rest areas for delivery service drivers
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UAE announces midday outdoor work ban to start June 15, fines of up to $13,600 for breaking rules
UAE announces Midday Break to limit outdoor working during summer months
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UAE announces 59 Midday Break violations amid afternoon inspections
Work banned in direct sunlight at certain times of day in the UAE until September 15
Abu Dhabi
UAE weather: Temperatures hit over 50°C for the first time in 2023
The heat, combined with high humidity, has made for a sweltering start to July in the UAE
Abu Dhabi
UAE restaurants ordered to provide shade, water to delivery riders
All restaurants have been instructed by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to provide shade, water to delivery riders in the summer
Dubai
UAE midday work ban starts tomorrow
The midday work break will apply daily from 12:30 PM until 3 PM
health and safety
Saudi Arabia announces midday work ban
Saudi Arabia announces work ban to begin on June 15
Dubai
UAE announces midday work ban or face AED50,000 fine
The ban will be in effect daily from 12:30 PM until 3:00 PM, starting June 15 and ending on September 15, 2023
Abu Dhabi
Midday break for construction workers begins 15 June with fines up to AED 50,000 for violations
The mandatory midday break will be enforced between 12:30 pm and 3 pm from 15 June to 15 September to avoid risks of exposure to high temperatures during the summer months
construction industry
Midday outdoor working ban in UAE to start from June 15
Companies who do not comply will be faced with a fine of AED5,000 per worker and a maximum of AED50,000 should several employees be found to be working during the ban