At the same time, the Association of Kerala Medical and Dental Graduates (AKMG), a volunteer group of doctors, is preparing to launch its annual ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign
Several organisations across the UAE are stepping up efforts to safeguard blue-collar workers amid soaring summer temperatures, launching a range of free training programmes and health awareness campaigns aimed at promoting workplace safety and wellbeing.
Among them is the Rewaq Ousha Institute and Cultural Centre, an educational body active since 1992, which has partnered with the UK’s National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) to deliver internationally certified safety training to 3,000 blue-collar workers across the country. The free initiative seeks to equip workers with essential knowledge on topics such as first aid, CPR, emergency response, electrical safety and fire prevention. The courses, offered in multiple languages, aim to be both accessible and practical—enhancing the skills of workers while contributing to safer industrial environments. “This initiative directly supports the UAE’s strategic objectives for workforce development and occupational safety,” said Dr Amina Ajmal of Rewaq Ousha Institute. “By empowering workers with internationally recognised safety certifications, we’re investing in both human capital and workplace standards.”
At the same time, the Association of Kerala Medical and Dental Graduates (AKMG), a volunteer group of doctors, is preparing to launch its annual ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign. Organised in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Dubai, the drive is focused on raising awareness about the risks of heat exposure for outdoor workers during the summer’s peak. It will provide guidance on how to prevent heat-related illnesses and promote safer work practices among vulnerable labour communities.
These efforts come as the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) began enforcing its seasonal midday work ban, which prohibits outdoor labour from 12.30pm to 3pm daily through the hottest months. Collectively, the programmes underscore a growing recognition of the challenges faced by outdoor and blue-collar workers, and the need for sustained action to ensure their health and safety in extreme conditions.