Employees performance drops during Ramadan in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - June 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Employees’ performance in almost all businesses in Saudi Arabia drops during the month of Ramadan. On the other hand, consumption increases significantly in the Food Sector. The decrease in performance can be due to a sudden change of the body clock and daily habits. Nonetheless, low performance and constant reporting in sick are common features during the month of Ramadan. This should not justify being lazy and less productive, Ramadan is the month of worship and hard work.

The reduced number of working hours in the private sector may have economic implications against the non-oil private sector GDP. According to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, 2008 non-oil private sector GDP was 440.4 billion riyals (117.4 billion US dollars), which may translate to a loss of 2.4 billion riyals (643.5 million US dollars) in productivity during the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan in Saudi Arabia

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayer, fasting, giving to charity, and religious devotion.

The private sector working hours for Muslims is 6 hours a day or 36 hours per week during Ramadan. Most Saudi Arabia cities come to life at night and shops open around 8.30 pm and stay open until the early hours of morning.

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