The holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin June 6, 2016.
During Ramadan, University work hours will be as follows:
- Muslim employees – 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Non-Muslim employees – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A separate announcement has been sent with regard to hours at The KAUST School.
Non-Muslim employees are asked to respect the practices of their Muslim colleagues during Ramadan and refrain from eating, drinking and smoking in public areas during daytime hours. Designated facilities for non-fasting personnel will be available on campus.
We would like to remind everyone of the University’s Code of Conduct – particularly the Dress Code.
Below are some important extracts:
- The academic and administrative buildings are public areas where teaching, study, research and other work takes place. Attire while on the academic campus should reflect a professional or “smart casual” appearance.
- For men, appropriate attire means a thobe or trousers and a collared shirt.
- For women, appropriate attire means tops with sleeves and trousers or medium-long length skirts. Short, transparent or revealing garments are inappropriate in public areas.
- When using community and recreation facilities, modest and non-revealing attire is appropriate. Conservative, non-revealing swimwear must be worn at communal swimming pools, beaches and boating areas. Swimwear must be covered outside the immediate swimming areas.
Please apply your best judgment and common sense.
If you are in any doubt or require further advice or clarification, do not hesitate to contact the HR Helpdesk. To learn more about Ramadan, Human Resources will be offering awareness sessions. Further details will be available shortly.
Best wishes,
Patricia A. Hughes
Vice President
Human Resources