Manama, Ali Ahmed Al Derazi, Chairman of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR), commended the Cabinet's directive to extend the midday work ban for a three-month period, running from June 15 to September 15, as of 2025. Al Derazi emphasised that the decision reflects the government's commitment, under the leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to protect workers' rights and ensure their safety, particularly from the risks associated with working in extreme heat. He highlighted that this decision not only strengthens labour standards but also enhances protection for workers. Al Derazi noted that this directive aligns with the NIHR's 2019 recommendations, when the institution launched an ongoing initiative to monitor violations of workers being exposed to direct sunlight between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm during July and August. He emphasised the NIHR's commitment to monitoring human rights issues and providing guidance to concerned pa rties in line with international standards. The institution encourages individuals to report concerns through its toll-free hotline at 80001144. Source: Bahrain News Agency