In a move to reaffirm national pride and identity, Saudi civilian government employees are now mandated to don traditional attire during work hours. The new system stipulates the wearing of the long white thobe paired with a headdress, either ghutrah or shemagh, from the moment employees enter their workplace until they depart.
Under this directive, government departments are tasked with regularly reporting compliance levels to higher authorities, ensuring adherence to the dress code among Saudi civil servants.
While the directive emphasizes embracing national identity, exemptions are granted to certain civil servants whose professions necessitate specific uniforms, such as doctors, engineers, and health practitioners.
Applicable across all government departments and agencies, this initiative underscores the government's commitment to upholding traditional values and public decorum. Recent directives from government entities emphasize the importance of proper attire, grooming, and adherence to public morals during visits to government offices.
