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Qatar Announces Summer Working Hours for June to Sept 2024

  • Publish date: Friday، 31 May 2024
Qatar Announces Summer Working Hours for June to Sept 2024

On May 30, 2024, the Ministry of Labour in Qatar announced the new summer working hours to protect workers from heat stress. The new regulations will be in effect from June 1 to September 15, 2024.

Ban on Outdoor Work

The Ministry has decided to prohibit work in open spaces during the hottest part of the day. From 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, outdoor labor will be banned to safeguard workers from extreme heat conditions.

Purpose of the Regulations

The primary goal of these regulations is to prevent heat-related illnesses among workers during the intense summer months. The Ministry emphasized the importance of this measure in ensuring the health and safety of the labor force.

These new working hours are part of Qatar's ongoing efforts to improve labor conditions and protect worker welfare during the summer season.

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