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Oman issues fresh warning to construction firms on midday work ban amid rising temperatures

The Ministry of Labour has alerted employers in Oman to strictly comply with the annual midday work ban at construction sites and open areas exposed to high temperatures during the summer months of June, July and August.

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Monday, June 1, 2026

MUSCAT – The ministry reaffirmed that working in construction sites and other outdoor areas under direct sunlight is prohibited daily from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm throughout the three-month period.

The directive is part of occupational safety measures aimed at protecting workers from heat-related risks during peak summer conditions in the Sultanate.

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