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Ramadan 2019 working hours for public and private sector in Oman

Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal bin Saud al-Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Chairman of the Civil Service Council issued a decision declaring that official working hours at the ministries, public authorities and other departments of the state’s administrative apparatus during the holy month of Ramadan for 1440 AH will be from 9 am to 2 pm.

The Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said on this blessed occasion, praying to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty and grant him good health, happiness and long life and for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty for many years to come, the Omani people and our dear country with further progress and welfare under His Majesty’s wise leadership and blessings to all Muslims.

Shaikh Abdullah bin Nasser al Bakri, Minister of Manpower issued a decision reducing the working hours at the private sector’s companies and establishments for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan to six hours per day and (30) hours per week.

Source: Oman News Agency

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