The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade on Tuesday, announced authorizing retail outlets to operate until 01:00hrs during Ramadan.
According to the Ministry’s official announcement, effective from February 10, and continuing through Ramadan, cafes and restaurants can operate from 17:30hrs until 03:00hrs.
Additionally, for the first seven days of Shawwal – the Islamic calendar month that follows Ramadan – these establishments will operate from 04:30hrs until 03:00hrs.
Trading hours change traditionally during Ramadan every year to facilitate greater convenience for the public accessing essential goods and services.