New Milestone: Bahrain complied 99.96% with summer midday work ban in 2025 world news
TL; Dr:
- Bahrain applies one
Summer afternoon work ban From 12 noon to 4 pm between 15 June and 15 September, with the aim of protecting external workers from heat related health risks. - This regulation has obtained only six violations as well as-under 2025 as well as-cool compliance (99.96%) under Ministerial resolution number (3) and a revised by the resolution number (11) of 2025.
- Violators face penalty including fines between BD 500 and BD 1,000 and/or imprisonment for three months. The ban reflects Bahrain’s commitment to international labor standards for activist safety during the hottest hours.
The Ministry of Labor of Bahrain announced a close compliance rate of 99.96% with the Kingdom’s annual summer mid-day work ban, which prohibits outdoor work directly under sunlight from 12 noon to 4 pm between 15 June to 15 September. Established under the 2013 Ministerial Resolution Number (3) and recently updated by the 2025 resolution number (11), the ban aims to protect workers from diseases related to heat stress, sunstroke and other heat. BD aligns to protect labor rights and professional health with dedication of Bahrain, with a stringent enforcement supported by punishment such as 1,000 and fines of imprisonment.
Overview of Bahrain’s summer midday work ban
What does the law say
- Amended by the Revision Number (3), 2025, a revised by the resolution number (11) of 2013, legally compulsory for the ban on external work under direct sunlight from 12 noon to 4 pm, which is effective between 15 June to 15 September.
- The regulation includes all areas, including peak external labor to reduce the contact with dangerous heat during summer hours.
- This reflects compliance with international labor standards and supports efforts to create safe workplaces amid rising temperatures due to climate change.
Enforcement and punishment
- The Ministry of Labor performs extensive site inspections, performing more than 17,600 visits during the 2025 enforcement period.
- Only six violations affecting 12 workers were recorded so far, resulting in 99.96% compliance rate, it was considered a significant success by the ministry officials.
- Can be violated:
- BID 500 and BD 1,000 fine
- Imprisonment for three months
- Or both, according to Article 192 (labor law for private sector) of the 2012 Law Number (36).
- A hotline (32265727) has been established for the public to strengthen community participation in enforcement, report violations.
Ministry and leadership statement
- Assistant Understander Aqeel Abdul Ali Buhusain praised the commitment of the private sector for activist safety, given that high compliance reduces heat -related diseases and increases productivity.
- The Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labor Yusif bin Abdulhusain Khalf has highlighted the expansion of the ban from two to three months (starting from 2025), which is an active measure for safety of workers during the intensive heat period.
- The Ministry also emphasizes education, provides awareness campaigns, multilingual guides and security workshops to employers and workers.
- Policy is part of a major strategy to modernize labor laws, improve professional health and safety and align Bahrain with global workplace standards.
broader context
- The restriction aligns with international data that identifies heat stress, which is as a growing reason for hours of lost work.
- Bahrain’s steps in GCC, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and UAE, reflect similar restrictions, reflect regional efforts to protect workers amid hard climate.
The worker reflects the country’s strong commitment to health and safety amidst Bahrain’s strict enforcement climatic conditions of the summer afternoon work ban. With close compliance and clearly defined legal consequences, the Ministry of Labor has demonstrated effective governance in protecting external workers from the risks related to heat. Efforts in education, awareness, and extensive inspection not only protect labor rights, but also contribute to more durable and productive workforce. As the Bahrain continues to customize its labor policies to suit international standards, this afternoon restrictions serve as a model for business safety in regional and globally warm climate.
