Saudi Arabia begins banning sun work from mid-June until September.

Arab Weather - The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia, in cooperation with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, announced the implementation of a decision to ban work under direct sunlight, effective Sunday, June 15, 2025, until September 15 of the same year, daily from 12 noon to 3 pm.

The decision applies to all private sector establishments, as part of the ministry's efforts to enhance worker protection from occupational hazards associated with exposure to direct sunlight and high temperatures.

The Ministry emphasized the importance of employers' commitment to regulating working hours during the curfew period to avoid the risks of heat stress and create a safer work environment. The Ministry noted that the decision aims to reduce occupational injuries and increase production efficiency.

In a related context, the Ministry has issued a procedural guide for occupational safety and health on its website, which includes guidelines for preventing the effects of heat, in addition to a guide for working in hot weather, to support establishments in implementing the required preventive measures.