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Ministry sets operating hours for food outlets and shops during Ramadan

The Economic Ministry has announced the operational hours for shops, cafes, and restaurants during the Holy month of Ramadan.

Ramadan this year will begin on March 11.

According to an announcement made by the Economic Ministry, shops operate from 5:30 am until 1:00 am from Ramadan 1 until Shawwal 7.

Meanwhile, local cafes and restaurants can offer services from 5:30 pm until 3:00 am for the entirety of Ramadan, and from 4:30 am until 3:00 am for the first seven days of Shawwal.

The Economic Ministry urged all establishments to comply with the rules and cautioned that violations may result in fines.