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UAE Summer Midday Work Restrictions End After Heat-Protection Campaign

The annual ban on outdoor work under direct sunlight between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. ended on September 15, with more than 12,000 rest stations provided for delivery riders during the summer programme. ([Khaleej Times][15])
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