​As part of its Ramadan initiatives under the theme “#Aqal_Min_Al_Wajeb, the Arabic for “#The_Least_We_Can_Do” Ministry of Economy and Commerce announces that shopping malls and retail outlets could extend working hours throughout Ramadan without obtaining prior approval
 
 
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has announced that shopping malls and retail outlets could extend working hours throughout the holy month of Ramadan without obtaining prior approval.
 
All shopping mall and retail outlets (supermarkets, hypermarkets and others) could extend working hours to 24 hours per day in line with efforts to stimulate commercial sectors.
 
The ministry urged all malls and retail outlets to clearly inform consumers of the new schedule.
 
The initiative comes within the framework of the ministry’s Ramadan initiatives under the theme #Aqal_Min_Al_Wajeb” the Arabic for “#The_Least_We_Can_Do”.
 
Throughout the holy month, shopping malls and retail outlets attract a large number of people during limited working hours.
 
Given the unique nature of Ramadan when time is divided between praying, working, commuting, and shopping among other preoccupations, the ministry urged shopping malls and retail outlets to extend working hours and inform consumers of the new hours so they can better plan their schedule and choose a convenient time for shopping.
 
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has unveiled a series of initiatives to mark the holy month of Ramadan under the theme “#Aqal_Min_Al_Wajeb” in line with its duties towards society.
These initiatives were designed to cover all aspects of the ministry’s activities in terms of organization, partnership and support and to raise awareness about various consumer and commercial topics.