Establishments in Sharjah can apply for special permits to extend work hours during the holy month of Ramadan, following the announcement of the reduction of work hours for private and public sectors in the UAE.
Restaurants, bakeries and cafeterias are exempt from the requirement as they are allowed to extend operation hours after midnight without the permit.
Engineering contractors are not allowed to obtain a permit to work beyond midnight hours during Ramadan.
The permit can be obtained from dedicated service channels including www.shjmun.gov.ae.
Steps to apply
- Visit www.shjmun.gov.ae
- Go to ‘Business Services’ section
- Click on ‘Ramadan Permission for Working at Night’
- Click on ‘Enter the service’
- Enter the company license number and follow the remaining steps
- Construction companies are strictly not allowed to obtain this permit.
Last week, Sharjah Municipality announced new rules for food outlets to operate and display food during fasting hours.
Restaurants and food outlets are required to adhere to the new rules and obtain necessary permits to operate at the daytime during the holy month.
Permits and fees
| PERMIT | FEES |
|---|---|
| Permit to operate and display food during daytime in Ramadan for food preparation and display premises including shopping centres | AED3,000 |
| Permit to display foods in front of premises before iftar for restaurants, cafeterias, pastry shops and tortilla bakeries | AED500 |
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