The Public Authority for Manpower announced the results of its implementation of Ministerial Resolution No. 3/2026 regarding the ban on outdoor work during midday hours from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in summer. According to PAM, the inspection teams conducted 356 field visits to work sites and monitored the conditions of 373 workers, with zero violations recorded. The authority received 25 reports, conducted 56 inspections and re-inspections after the issuance of warnings, and issued 67 notices to rectify violations.
PAM stated that it received six requests for exemption from the resolution, all of which were approved according to the established regulations. The ban applies from June 1 to Aug 31 each year and aims to prevent heat-related risks for workers in construction sites and open areas. The authority’s announcement detailed these figures as part of its oversight efforts during the current summer season.
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has enforced similar midday work bans in previous years to protect workers during periods of extreme heat. Figures from the Kuwait Meteorological Department indicate that summer temperatures in the country routinely surpass 45 degrees Celsius, increasing the importance of such measures. The International Labour Organization has documented in regional reports that outdoor workers in Gulf countries face elevated risks from heat exposure, prompting regulatory responses across the area.
The authority processes reports through its official channels and follows up with on-site inspections to verify compliance with the work ban, PAM explained. In the current reporting period, the combination of visits, inspections and notices formed the core of the enforcement activity. All actions were taken in accordance with the ministerial resolution currently in force.
PAM noted that the approved exemptions followed a review process to ensure they met the necessary criteria without compromising the resolution’s objectives. Employers in the covered sectors provided the data and access necessary for the monitoring activities. The authority plans to continue its inspection campaign until the end of the ban period on Aug. 31.
According to Public Authority for Civil Information statistics, expatriate workers comprise the majority of the labor force in sectors affected by the heat ban. PAM’s role includes both enforcement and the provision of guidance to companies on compliance requirements. The latest results come as part of the routine seasonal measures the authority implements each summer.
