Government offices, excluding educational institutions, will now operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on working days, a change from the previous 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule. This decision aims to address disruptions in global oil supplies attributed to the conflict in West Asia.
The Cabinet also announced a plan to prepare the necessary legal framework to facilitate the conversion of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles into electric vehicles.