Working hours for employees in the private sector will be reduced by two hours during Ramadan.
No salary reduction should accompany the shorter workday, the Ministry of Labour said, under Article 65 of Federal Law 8 (1980) on the regulation of labor.
Federal ministries and government bodies will operate from 9am to 2pm during Ramadan.
Daylight hours at the beginning of Ramadan will total 13 hours, 45 minutes and the fasting period will be approximately 15 hours,15 minutes.
At the end of Ramadan, daylight hours will total 13 hours, 25 minutes and the fasting period will be approximately 14 hours, 55 minutes.
Public holidays
Ramadan begins on Sunday, 29 June, and lasts until Sunday 27 July, meaning Monday 28 July, will mark the beginning of Eid Al Fitr.
Arafat Day will be on Friday 3 October, Eid Al Adha on Saturday 4 October and Hijri New Year on Saturday 25 October. National Day will be celebrated on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 December.
What if the company did not comply with this office hours. I know private companies that they are giving the same timings to the employees without any hesitations for non Muslims. Is there any consequences on this? How the employee can complain about this issue?
Article 65 of UAE Labour Law states: “During the month of Ramadan, normal working hours shall be reduced by two hours.” This is for all employees, regardless of religion. You can contact the UAE Ministry of Labour to report any infringements of this law.
wat if the salon will open at 10 to 5 then they will resume at 8 t0 10
Article 65 of UAE Labour Law states: “During the month of Ramadan, normal working hours shall be reduced by two hours.” You can contact the UAE Ministry of Labour to report any infringements of this law.
will there be a holiday in saudia on 27 july sunday 2014
Doesn’t seem so Abbasi, but we now keep a list of Saudi public holidays so do check it in future!