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People checking working hours during Ramadan

28.02.2026

Ramadan 2025: The official announcement of working hours in the public and private sectors and details of flexible working hours

Introduction: Worried about organizing your time? Here's the ultimate guide to the 5 or 6-hour Ramadan shift As Ramadan approaches, we know how challenging it can be to juggle your work duties with the demands of fasting and worship. Have you wondered: "Exactly how many hours should I work, when should I start and end my shift, and do I fall under the five-hour or six-hour regime?" Don't worry. This article is designed to be your go-to reference. By reading this comprehensive guide, you will be able to clearly know the official timetable for 2025, whether you are employed in the public sector (5 hours) or the private sector (6 hours maximum). You'll understand the legal basis for each decision, and discover how to make the most of flexible working to organize your day effectively. The goal is for you to plan your day with confidence and strike the perfect balance between productivity and spirituality during the holy month of Ramadan. This year's official working hours: Is it 5 hours for everyone? Traditionally, as is customary in Saudi Arabia, daily working hours are reduced during Ramadan in line with the peculiarity of the holy month and to facilitate employees who are fasting. However, does this reduction apply uniformly to all sectors and all employees? The answer lies in the distinction between the public and private sectors. While an official decision is issued by the Council of Ministers or the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development

Abstract visual representing the GOSI integration of old (blue and new (green) pension systems merging into a glowing golden shield of digital protection over a futuristic Saudi skyline.

28.02.2026

Pension organization: Your comprehensive guide to civilian and military services after the merger at GOSI

Pension organization: Your comprehensive guide after the merger with Social Insurance (GOSI) Welcome to your one-stop guide about the General Organization for Retirement. If you're looking for information about retirement services for civilian or military employees, you've likely noticed significant changes in recent years. Perhaps the most notable of these changes is the full integration of the Public Pension Agency (PPA) into the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI). This important administrative change has unified Saudi Arabia's social protection umbrella, but it may raise some questions for current retirees and contributors. In this article, we will explain in detail what happened to the organization, and how you can now access all your retirement services with ease through the GOSI's unified platform. We'll cover everything from how to log in with National Access, submit a retirement application, inquire about your entitlements, to understanding the pension systems after the merger. Our goal is to clear up any confusion and provide you with all the information you need to ensure your pension rights and follow your transactions with confidence. What is the fate of the Pension Corporation? The straightforward and clear answer to the merger is: The Public Pension Organization no longer exists as an independent entity. Based on a Cabinet decision issued in June 2021, the Pension Corporation has been fully integrated into the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI). This does not mean that the rights of retirees or participants have been lost