emirates7 - This summer, the UAE has seen a wave of humanitarian initiatives designed to protect outdoor workers from heat stress, highlighting the strong commitment of Emirati society—both individuals and institutions—to safeguarding workers’ health, welfare, and rights.
Efforts include setting up air-conditioned shelters, offering cold drinks, ice cream, and full meals, distributing sunglasses and sunscreen, and running awareness drives about the risks of heat exhaustion.
These programmes, led by both government and non-government organisations, reflect the UAE’s ethical values and its success in embedding worker protection as a deeply rooted social norm.
According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), more than 10,000 air-conditioned rest stations with various facilities have been established nationwide for delivery workers during the annual midday work ban, which runs from 15 June to 15 September, in cooperation with government bodies and the private sector.
The General Women’s Union continues its “Suqia, Fatima bint Mubarak” initiative throughout July, August, and September, providing water, juices, dates, umbrellas, and other heat protection to thousands of workers in Abu Dhabi.
In Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Police, in partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank, launched a campaign at construction sites to distribute water, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
In Dubai, Ferjan Dubai—supported by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and in collaboration with the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) and the UAE Food Bank—distributed two million bottles of cold water, juices, and frozen treats to workers. The campaign, targeting cleaning crews, construction workers, delivery drivers, and road and landscaping staff, used refrigerated vehicles and fixed fridges in worker housing, and attracted strong volunteer involvement.
Meanwhile, the Emirates Red Crescent’s Ajman branch provided water and cold juices to over 600 workers in public spaces, and Beit Al Khair Society joined MOHRE’s midday work ban efforts by distributing 550 meals along with cold water and juices to workers at various locations.
Efforts include setting up air-conditioned shelters, offering cold drinks, ice cream, and full meals, distributing sunglasses and sunscreen, and running awareness drives about the risks of heat exhaustion.
These programmes, led by both government and non-government organisations, reflect the UAE’s ethical values and its success in embedding worker protection as a deeply rooted social norm.
According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), more than 10,000 air-conditioned rest stations with various facilities have been established nationwide for delivery workers during the annual midday work ban, which runs from 15 June to 15 September, in cooperation with government bodies and the private sector.
The General Women’s Union continues its “Suqia, Fatima bint Mubarak” initiative throughout July, August, and September, providing water, juices, dates, umbrellas, and other heat protection to thousands of workers in Abu Dhabi.
In Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Police, in partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank, launched a campaign at construction sites to distribute water, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
In Dubai, Ferjan Dubai—supported by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and in collaboration with the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) and the UAE Food Bank—distributed two million bottles of cold water, juices, and frozen treats to workers. The campaign, targeting cleaning crews, construction workers, delivery drivers, and road and landscaping staff, used refrigerated vehicles and fixed fridges in worker housing, and attracted strong volunteer involvement.
Meanwhile, the Emirates Red Crescent’s Ajman branch provided water and cold juices to over 600 workers in public spaces, and Beit Al Khair Society joined MOHRE’s midday work ban efforts by distributing 550 meals along with cold water and juices to workers at various locations.