Summer work hours restricted to protect outdoor workers from heat

At a glance

• The annual instruction from the Ministry of Labour regarding workers being exposed to high temperatures is now applicable.
• From 1 June 2025, workers who are exposed to high temperatures outdoors, will be prohibited from working between 12:30pm and 3:30pm.
• This is an annual regulation which applies until August 2025.
• Employers risk fines ranging from OMR500 to OMR1000 for non compliance.