Ramadan Working Hours:
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 will be sent with regard to hours at The KAUST School.
Eid Al-Fitr is estimated to fall on June 5, therefore the Eid break will be from Sunday, June 2 to Thursday, June 6, 2019.
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.
As Ramadan approaches, we would like to remind everyone of the University’s Code of Conduct and particularly of 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.
If you have any doubts or require further advice or clarification, do not hesitate to contact the HR Helpdesk.
Best wishes,
Henk Kriek
Chief Financial and Human Resources Officer