Qatar’s summer outdoor work hours restriction ends September 15
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has reminded employers to continue complying with occupational safety and health measures as the regulated summer outdoor working hours restriction comes to an end today, September 15, 2026.</p> <p>In a social media post, the Ministry stressed that taking the necessary preventive measures to protect workers is essential to ensuring a safe working…
Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Labour has announced that the regulated summer outdoor work hours restriction in Qatar will end on September 15, 2026. The restriction, which prohibited outdoor work between 10am and 3:30pm during the summer months, was enforced from June 1.
The Ministry emphasized the importance of continuing to adhere to occupational safety and health measures as the restriction comes to an end. In a social media post, they highlighted the necessity of taking preventive measures to ensure a safe working environment for all workers.
The summer outdoor work hours restriction was part of national efforts to protect workers from heat-related risks. This regulation was implemented following Ministerial Decision No. 17 of 2021 on heat stress protection measures. The Ministry stressed that compliance with these measures is crucial for maintaining the well-being of employees during the hot summer months.
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