Sports activities, gifts and entertainment events planned nationwide to honour workers during Eid.
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is organising 30 celebratory events for workers across the country during the Eid Al Adha holidays under the theme “The Happiness of Our Workers is the Joy of Our Eid.”
The celebrations will be held throughout the holiday period at 30 locations nationwide, with participation from private sector companies and labour accommodations seeking to involve their employees in the festivities by selecting events that best suit their timing and location.
The events will feature a wide range of interactive activities, folkloric performances, gifts and entertainment programmes in recognition of workers’ contributions and their vital role in the nation’s development journey.
Sports tournaments and competitive activities, including football, volleyball and cricket, will also be organised alongside raffles, valuable prizes and various recreational programmes dedicated to the UAE workforce, whom the country considers key partners in achieving sustainable development goals, delivering ambitious national projects and reinforcing the UAE’s global leadership across sectors.
The celebrations align with the vision of Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation to enhance the quality of life and happiness of the workforce, which represents an essential and dynamic part of UAE society and its prosperity.
The events are being organised in cooperation with the ministry’s federal and local government partners, including Ministry of Interior, Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, police headquarters across the UAE, municipalities nationwide, AD Ports Group and General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
Additional participating entities include Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, Dubai Civil Defence, Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs, Dubai Event Security Committee, Roads and Transport Authority, Sharjah Municipality Affairs Department, National Ambulance, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone and Burjeel Holdings.
The large-scale celebrations reflect the deeply rooted spirit of partnership among labour market stakeholders and their commitment to strengthening engagement with workers through ongoing social initiatives, friendly gatherings and community activities. These efforts align with the UAE’s comprehensive humanitarian and social approach to the labour market, contributing positively to worker satisfaction and productivity.
Communication strategy with the workforce
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation continues to implement its strategy aimed at strengthening communication with workers and involving them in national events and celebrations, reinforcing their social integration as a key pillar of the labour market and an essential contributor to the UAE’s development and leadership journey.
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation emphasised that celebrating workers during national occasions and holidays has become a sustainable institutional approach that has played a significant role in improving worker happiness, wellbeing and quality of life, while also strengthening their confidence in their role and contributions. The ministry added that these efforts further support workplace stability and enhance the attractiveness of the UAE labour market.
Several companies are also organising their own activities alongside the ministry’s programme, reflecting strong corporate social responsibility and a culture of care and social inclusion for workers.
Humanitarian vision
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said engaging with workers socially outside the workplace through activities and events attended by leaders and officials from various entities has become a well-established practice appreciated by workers. The ministry noted that such initiatives encourage workers to continue contributing and recognise their efforts, while also reflecting the humanitarian principles embraced by the UAE Government within the labour market framework.
These initiatives also align with the partnership strategy of Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation involving all labour market stakeholders and reflect the nation’s appreciation for the workforce, positively influencing the labour market through greater worker satisfaction, happiness and recognition of their contributions.
Comprehensive health, social and financial protection
The UAE workforce continues to receive strong support and care at the highest levels through enhanced occupational health and safety standards, including the implementation of the annual Midday Work Ban from June 15 to September 15 for the 21st consecutive year, as well as the provision of 10,000 rest stations for delivery riders.
The country has also launched pioneering initiatives aimed at improving labour accommodations, wage standards and worker protection legislation, alongside a comprehensive social protection system that includes unemployment insurance, savings schemes, health insurance, the Wage Protection System and the Workers’ Financial Claims Protection Programme, among other initiatives supporting private sector employees.
Invitation to private sector companies
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation invited private sector companies and labour accommodations interested in involving their workers in the Eid celebrations to contact the ministry through its official website, mohre.gov.ae, and select suitable activities based on the event schedules and locations.Mohsen Al Nassi said in a statement published on the website of Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation:
“MoHRE continues its strategy to strengthen communication with workers and engage them in various national events and celebrations, enhancing their social integration as a core component of the labour market and a fundamental pillar in the UAE’s journey of development and leadership.”
For her part, Dalal Al Shehhi said that celebrating workers during national occasions and holidays has become a sustainable approach adopted by Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, helping enhance worker happiness, wellbeing and quality of life, while strengthening their confidence in their role and achievements. She added that the initiatives also contribute to workplace stability and improve the attractiveness of the labour market.
Private companies organising Eid activities
Several private companies are also taking part by organising worker-focused events alongside the ministry’s programme. These include Sobha Constructions, Granada Europe Construction, Millionaire Building Contracting, Advanced Metal, Luxury Housing Services, Al Mehwar Engineering Contracting, Dulsco Group, the Labour Accommodation Authority in Abu Dhabi through eight affiliated accommodations, as well as Innova Build Contracting Maintenance and Construction.
Dubai Government entities join the celebrations
A number of government entities are also participating in organising the events, including Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, Dubai Civil Defence, Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs, Dubai Event Security Committee, Roads and Transport Authority, Sharjah Municipality Affairs Department, National Ambulance, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone and Burjeel Holdings.
