Sharjah: Businesses Need to Get a Special Permit to Extend Working Hours in Ramadan
Commercial establishments must apply online for late-night Ramadan operation permits as Sharjah tightens regulations on extended working hours.
Sharjah Municipality has announced that businesses wishing to operate beyond midnight during the holy month of Ramadan will need to obtain a special permit, the authority confirmed on Thursday, February 12.
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Under the new directive, commercial establishments such as stores and shops must apply for official permission if they intend to continue operations after midnight throughout Ramadan. The aim is to regulate late-night activities and ensure compliance with local guidelines during the fasting month.
Permits can be applied for online through the municipality’s official website at www.shjmun.gov.ae, streamlining the approval process for eligible businesses.
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However, the municipality has clarified that engineering contractors are not eligible to obtain these Ramadan working permits to operate after midnight, meaning construction and similar contracting work will still need to adhere to standard hours.
This move comes as part of broader preparations for Ramadan, with local authorities also making other work-hours adjustments for the holy month.
Businesses seeking to benefit from extended hours during Ramadan should ensure timely submission of permit applications and compliance with all relevant regulations to avoid disruption to their operations.