ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) orchestrated a series of events yesterday to celebrate the New Year, bringing together workers from across the UAE under the theme ‘Happy Workers, Thriving Business.’ The celebrations, conducted at 18 locations nationwide, included sporting and entertainment activities, competitions, and valuable prizes, with a car raffle as one of the highlights.
According to Emirates News Agency, the events were also held at various labor accommodations, including those managed by Al Eskan Al Jamae, Labotel Workers Village, Emirates Global Aluminum, Fujairah National Construction and Transport Co, Tasameem Workers City, Al Salam Living City, Hameem Worker City, Khansaheb Contracting, Dulsco City, Al Jimi Worker Village, and Sawaeed Residential City. Mohsin Ali Al Nassi, Assistant Under-Secretary for Inspection and Compliance at MoHRE, emphasized the celebrations’ alignment with the ministry’s vision to enhance the quality of life, welfare, and happiness of the UAE workforce.
Al Nassi commended the collaboration between MoHRE and its public and private sector partners, highlighting the social responsibility demonstrated, particularly by the companies sponsoring the events. Dalal Al Shehhi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Protection at MoHRE, affirmed that regular engagements with workers and social initiatives are integral to the Ministry’s programs, aiming to bring joy and meaningful engagement to workers.
The initiatives were conducted in partnership with several stakeholders, including the Ministry of Interior, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security, police headquarters across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, and various municipal and civil defense authorities. The events received support from Al Majma Insurance as the Diamond Sponsor and Aldar Properties as the Platinum Sponsor, alongside strategic partners such as the UAE Food Bank, Al Ihsan Charity Association, and Dubai Charity Association.