The UAE has declared a paid holiday for both the private and public sector on the occasion
uae1 day ago
Amid soaring temperatures across the country, authorities in Sharjah offered free medical checkups for more than 3,300 construction workers along with other heat protective measures.
As part of the heat exhaustion prevention campaign in Sharjah, running under the theme, 'your safety is our goal', until August 15, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and the Sharjah Supreme Council for Family Affairs, along with partners from the government, local, and private sectors are targeting 6,000 workers across different regions in the city.
The current campaign offered examinations, awareness lectures, symbolic gifts, and a first-aid training course to workers. It covered areas like Al Hamriyah city, Al Dhaid, Kalba University, Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club and Al Dhaid Cultural and Sports Club.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
The initiative aims at enhancing the quality of life for workers and residents in the city and protecting them during the summer.
Mohamed Abdul Allah Al Zarooni, Director of the Ministry's Representative Office in Sharjah, clarified that the programme provides preventive guidance, distributes necessary supplies and offers free medical examinations and health consultations for early detection and appropriate treatment of heat-related symptoms.
Eman Rashid Saif, Director of the Health Promotion Department at the Sharjah Supreme Council for Family Affairs, noted that this initiative reflects the commitment of all partners to improving quality of life and promoting public health within the community.
ALSO READ:
The UAE has declared a paid holiday for both the private and public sector on the occasion
uae1 day ago
Sheikh Mohamed’s visit to the Vatican was well received by Christians and Muslims alike
uae1 day ago
'Preaching Content Creators' will span five weeks with 100 training hours, covering essential skills such as digital content creation, public speaking, and creative storytelling
uae1 day ago
Meanwhile, the Muslim World League welcomed the statement by the Joint Ministerial Contact Group meeting in Madrid, which emphasised the group's commitment to implementing the two-state solution
uae1 day ago
On September 8, a catering facility was also shut down by the capital's food regulatory authority
uae1 day ago
The official said on Saturday the same factors that caused it to suspend the talks in 2021 have not changed
uae1 day ago
With airfares soaring and long waits to secure visas, 'seacations' are now becoming all the rage among travel enthusiasts
uae2 days ago
The ministry said that approximately 134,000 inspection visits were conducted and only 51 violations were recorded
uae2 days ago