MANAMA: A two-month ban on outdoor work during the hottest hours of the day will again come into force this summer. "The midday break will be enforced from July 1 for outdoor work, especially in the construction sector, considering the hot weather conditions," Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan told the GDN.

This year the ban coincides with Ramadan, but the minister vowed that would not affect worksite inspections.