The mandatory midday summer break for outdoor workers in the UAE is now in effect.
The directive by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation prohibits work in open areas from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
It will remain in place until September 15.
Employers are required to provide shaded rest areas for staff and keep them hydrated during the period.
UAE President, Montenegro PM discuss stronger bilateral cooperation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, who is on a working visit to the UAE.
Fujairah says pipeline work triggered fire in petroleum industries area
Authorities in Fujairah have clarified that smoke seen in the Emirate's industrial area was caused by an "accidental fire" during routine pipeline maintenance work.
Yas Island announced as location for Sphere Abu Dhabi project
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism and Sphere Entertainment Co. have announced Yas Island as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi.
Warning issued on dangers of sudden road stops after 1 dead, 19 injured
Dubai Police have issued a warning after a truck crashed into a bus that had broken down on Al Yalayis Street, near Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Bridge, leaving one dead and 19 injured.
UAE says reports of Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit 'entirely unfounded'
The UAE has denied reports circulating online claiming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the country or that an Israeli military delegation had been received in the Emirates.
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