The government has announced a series of measures to tackle the global energy crisis amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
In a statement, the Cabinet Division said that addressing the current global crisis requires saving electricity and energy at the national level. Officials and employees in all offices, including government, autonomous, statutory bodies, and corporations, are urged to use electricity and energy responsibly and economically.
The statement outlined measures, included Making use of natural daylight by keeping windows, doors, or blinds open and avoid using electric lights when sufficient natural light is available.
Other measures are reducing existing lighting by half and avoid using extra lights; turning off unnecessary lights, fans, air conditioners, and other electrical appliances during office hours; maintaining air conditioner temperatures at 25 degrees Celsius or above.
