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Beating the Heat: What Saudi Arabia’s Midday Work Ban Reveals

Every summer, the Saudi sun becomes more than a weather forecast—it becomes a workplace hazard. As temperatures soar past 45°C, the government’s midday work ban aims to protect outdoor laborers. But while the rule marks a shift toward greater awareness of occupational safety, its patchy enforcement shows that regulation alone doesn’t always change reality on the ground.