Construction in the summer

The sun in Dubai is HOT. The UAE Ministry of Labour announced a summer midday work ban, warning companies that flout the law would face heavy fines. The ministry said the ban would be from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm from July 1 until Aug. 31. The ban on labourers working during the day’s hottest hours was introduced in 2004, but its start date has varied. The ministry also said that an intensive inspection campaign would be start on the first day of the ban coming into force. The ministry said companies must also provide covered rest areas for the workers during the breaks.

Above is a picture of a newspaper ad showing inventive ways various outside workers protect themselves from the sun.