The Public Authority for Manpower conducted field inspections across multiple governorates as part of its annual campaign to enforce the prohibition on outdoor work during peak heat hours. According to data published by Arab Times, inspectors identified violations at 155 companies involving a total of 415 workers during the restricted period. Follow-up checks confirmed that many of the cited firms had taken corrective measures, with authorities reporting limited instances of repeat offenses across the inspected sites.
Administrative Resolution No. 535 of 2015 prohibits laborers from working in open areas between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. from the start of June through the end of August each year. The Public Authority for Manpower has said the regulation forms part of broader efforts to align with international labor standards on occupational safety. A comparable enforcement drive in 2024 resulted in 213 workers found in breach of the same rules, according to statistics compiled by Kuwait Local.
Penalties for breaches fall under Law No. 6 of 2010 and can include fines ranging from 100 to 200 Kuwaiti dinars per worker involved, along with possible suspension of company files until compliance is achieved. The authority urged employers in construction and related sectors to adjust schedules to avoid disruptions while protecting staff from heat stress. Data from the U.S. State Department’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report noted that Kuwait penalized more than 4,200 companies for various labor violations in 2024, indicating sustained regulatory oversight.
Temperatures in Kuwait frequently exceed 50 degrees Celsius during summer months, elevating risks of heat-related illnesses among outdoor workers who make up a significant portion of the expatriate labor force. Human Rights Watch reported in June 2025 that such midday bans across Gulf states have become essential as extreme heat events occur earlier and more often in the region. The Kuwaiti measure aims to reduce occupational injuries linked to high temperatures, though enforcement relies on both official inspections and public cooperation.
The authority received dozens of public reports through its dedicated hotline during the campaign, prompting targeted visits to suspected sites. Arab Times reported that the 155 flagged companies spanned various sectors where outdoor activities predominate, though specific breakdowns by industry were not detailed in the release. Inspectors revisited more than 100 locations to verify adherence after initial warnings were issued.
Public Authority for Manpower officials have emphasized that the ban regulates working conditions without halting project timelines when properly managed. In a related 2025 summary, the authority documented 68 workers and 63 sites penalized over the full summer period in one accounting, underscoring variability in annual figures. Officials continue to monitor compliance as part of ongoing labor protection initiatives.
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