Doha: The Qatar government has officially confirmed the working hours for employees in the government sector during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Under the new schedule, government offices will operate for five hours a day, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Employees are permitted to begin work as late as 10:00 am, provided they complete the required five working hours and fulfil their duties.

The announcement also allows up to 30 percent of staff to work remotely. Priority for remote arrangements will be given to Qatari mothers and persons with disabilities, while ensuring that essential services continue without interruption.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education will determine their own working schedules based on operational requirements during the holy month.

The revised timings are intended to accommodate the Ramadan period while maintaining smooth government services across the country.