Effective from June 1 to September 15, 2025, Ministry regulation prohibits work in open areas between 10am and 3:30 pm to safeguard workers from the severe heat during the summer months. Pic: Marivie Alabanza / The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour urges the public to report any violations of the outdoor work ban in place from 10 am to 3:30 pm during summer.
This reminder, posted across the Ministry’s social media channels, comes as part of Qatar’s effort to protect workers from dangerous heat conditions during the peak summer months.
As temperatures rise across the country, the Ministry has enforced its seasonal ban on outdoor work, effective from June 1 to September 15, 2025. During this period, any outdoor work during peak midday hours is strictly prohibited.
The regulation is designed to prevent heat-related illnesses, particularly among labourers working in construction and other outdoor sectors. The Ministry has defined outdoor workplaces as areas where workers are directly exposed to solar radiation, humidity, and high temperatures.
“Worker safety is everyone’s responsibility,” the Ministry stressed, encouraging residents to report violations by contacting the dedicated hotline at 40488248.
Labour Inspection Departments are conducting frequent field visits, with violators facing penalties that could include partial or full worksite shutdowns.
The ban also covers motorcycle and bicycle delivery services, which are not allowed to operate during the restricted hours. Delivery companies may only use air-conditioned vehicles such as cars to operate until the ban is lifted.
The Ministry of Labour is also running an awareness campaign focused on heat stress prevention and safe work practices during the summer. The campaign targets employers, outdoor workers, and the wider community in its commitment to preserving the well-being of all workers across Qatar.
