UAE ends midday work ban after summer heat protection
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The United Arab Emirates will lift its midday work ban on September 15, 2026, allowing work to resume during the hottest hours of the day.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation put the ban in place on June 15 to protect outdoor workers from heat stress during the summer months. The policy prohibited labor under direct sunlight and in open areas from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
This year marks the 22nd consecutive year the UAE has implemented the heat-stress protection policy, demonstrating a long-term commitment to worker safety. The government views the ban as part of a broader effort to improve working conditions and reduce risks connected to high temperatures. The UAE created the policy to both protect workers’ health and support a sustainable and efficient labor market. By ending the ban, the country anticipates a return to regular work schedules as temperatures cool.
