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.
Dubai plans school bus pooling service to ease congestion
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will pilot a school transport pooling system in the first quarter of 2026.
Zayed Sustainability Prize honours global pioneers advancing progress
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the winners of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize at an awards ceremony held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
UAE President welcomes world to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has welcomed world leaders to the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, reflecting the UAE's "longstanding efforts to build bridges of partnership between nations".
Dubai parents warned of dangerous 'Skull Breaker Challenge'
Parents of children enrolled in Dubai private schools are being warned of dangerous social media trends like the "Skull Breaker Challenge" that involves two people to kick the legs from under a third to make them fall.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will pilot a school transport pooling system in the first quarter of 2026.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the winners of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize at an awards ceremony held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has welcomed world leaders to the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, reflecting the UAE's "longstanding efforts to build bridges of partnership between nations".
