GCC Construction HSE Regulations Hub
Regulatory profiles for all six GCC states — 41 enforcing authorities, 46 key laws and codes, summer heat bans, worker welfare duties, penalty exposure, free zones and the international standards each country recognises.
Country regulatory profiles
Each profile covers the enforcing authorities, key legislation, construction requirements, worker welfare rules, penalties, free zones and official regulator links.
MoHRE — Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Heat ban: 12:30–15:00 (15 Jun–15 Sep)
Max workweek: 48 hours
MHRSD — Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Heat ban: 12:00–15:00 (15 Jun–15 Sep)
Max workweek: 48 hours (40 hours Ramadan)
MoL — Ministry of Labour
Heat ban: 10:00–15:30 (1 Jun–15 Sep)
Max workweek: 48 hours (8 hours/day)
MSAL — Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour
Heat ban: 12:00–16:00 (1 Jun–31 Aug)
Max workweek: 48 hours (no more than 5 hours without a break)
MoL — Ministry of Labor
Heat ban: 12:00–16:00 (1 Jun–30 Sep)
Max workweek: 48 hours
MoL — Ministry of Labour
Heat ban: 12:30–15:30 (1 May–30 Sep)
Max workweek: 45 hours (9 hours/day)
Summer heat bans at a glance
| Country | Heat ban | Max workweek | Primary authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 12:30–15:00 (15 Jun–15 Sep) | 48 hours | MoHRE |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 12:00–15:00 (15 Jun–15 Sep) | 48 hours (40 hours Ramadan) | MHRSD |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 10:00–15:30 (1 Jun–15 Sep) | 48 hours (8 hours/day) | MoL |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 12:00–16:00 (1 Jun–31 Aug) | 48 hours (no more than 5 hours without a break) | MSAL |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 12:00–16:00 (1 Jun–30 Sep) | 48 hours | MoL |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 12:30–15:30 (1 May–30 Sep) | 45 hours (9 hours/day) | MoL |