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Ramadan working hours announced in Oman

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Ramadan working hours announced in Oman

Muscat - The working hours will be from 9 am to 2 pm.

Published: Sun 21 May 2017, 2:56 PM

Updated: Sun 21 May 2017, 5:10 PM

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Oman announced the working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramadan.
The Minister of Diwan of the Royal Court, and President of the Council of Civil Service said the working hours for all ministries, public authorities and other government administrative departments will be from 9 am to2 pm.

"During the Holy month of Ramadan (1438 H), the working hours will be from 9 am to 2 pm," the statement said.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower, issued a decision reducing working hours at private sector companies and establishments for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan, to six hours per day and 30 hours per week, Times of Oman reported.
"All employees at the private sector should extend their greetings and best wishes to His Majesty the Sultan on this blessed occasion, praying to the Almighty to protect His Majesty, grant him a good health, happiness and a long life and for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty, the Omani people and all Muslims with blessings and welfare," the statement added.



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