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A labourer has a drink of water from a plastic bottle at a construction site in Riyadh. (File/AFP)

3-month ban on midday outdoor work in Saudi Arabia from June 15

  • The ministry said employers must ensure workers avoid direct exposure to the sun during this period and urged them to adjust working hours accordingly
By Arab News ·
Half the world faced an extra month of extreme heat due to climate change: study

Half the world faced an extra month of extreme heat due to climate change: study

By AFP ·
Temperatures in Pakistan may hit 50°C this week, a global record — report 

Temperatures in Pakistan may hit 50°C this week, a global record — report 

By Arab News Pakistan ·
More than 300 family businesses and artisans are showcasing their skills and selling their wares during Al-Baha Summer Festival.

300 family businesses showcase traditional skills and wares at Al-Baha Summer Festival

By Arab News ·
The General Directorate of Civil Defense warned people against keeping flammable materials in their vehicles during the heat.

Saudi civil defense warns against leaving flammable materials in vehicles

By Arab News ·
Muslim men perform Friday prayer at a mosque in Dubai. (File/AFP)

UAE mosques ordered to shorten Friday sermons for summer

By Arab News ·
Special Scorching summer traps people of Sudan between conflict and deadly heat

Scorching summer traps people of Sudan between conflict and deadly heat

By ANAN TELLO ·
Jazan Heritage Village has concluded its summer activities. (SPA)

Jazan Heritage Village wraps up summer activities 

By Arab News ·
Pakistan among regions at greatest risk of 'wet-bulb' temperatures driven by climate change

Pakistan among regions at greatest risk of 'wet-bulb' temperatures driven by climate change

By Reuters ·
Saudi dermatologist urges summer precautions

Saudi dermatologist urges summer precautions

By SALEH FAREED ·
Met Office says blistering weather to cool down from June 25, predicts rains in central, upper Pakistan

Met Office says blistering weather to cool down from June 25, predicts rains in central, upper Pakistan

By KASHIF IMRAN ·
Scores die in northern India as heat wave scorches region

Scores die in northern India as heat wave scorches region

By Reuters ·
Amnesty calls for ‘urgent’ global action as searing heatwaves hit human rights in Pakistan

Amnesty calls for ‘urgent’ global action as searing heatwaves hit human rights in Pakistan

By Arab News Pakistan ·

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