Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has formally issued the official working schedule for the blessed month of Ramadan, 1447 AH, applying to both the civil units of the State's Administrative Apparatus and private sector establishments.
According to Oman News Agency, the guidelines for the civil units of the State's Administrative Apparatus stipulate that the official working hours are set at five consecutive hours, from 9 am to 2 pm. Additionally, unit heads are authorized to implement flexible working arrangements, allowing employee start and end times to be adjusted within a designated window from 7 am to 3 pm, ensuring operational needs are met. Working hours will be counted from individual arrival to departure, based on each unit's established procedures.
Remote work is also an option for roles where duties allow, provided it does not disrupt workflow. It is mandated that a minimum of 50% of the unit's total staff must be physically present at the workplace at all times.
For private sector establishments, the ministry has set the working day for Muslim employees to a maximum of six hours per day, not exceeding a total of thirty hours per week. The Ministry of Labour has also encouraged private sector entities to adopt modern working methods, such as flexible schedules and remote work where feasible. This approach aims to enhance productivity while respecting the distinctive spiritual character of the holy month.