Economic Ministry has announced the opening hours for cafe's, restaurants and shops during Ramadan and first week of Shawwal.

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, cafes and restaurants will remain open from 1730-0300 hrs during Ramadan, and 1630-0300hrs during the first seven days of Shawwal.

The Ministry said shops will be opened from 0530-0100hrs.

As per the calendar, the first day of this year's Ramadan falls on 11 March.