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Dubai Municipality continuously reviews its occupational health and safety programs

to develop innovative solutions and ensure compliance with global health and safety
standards, as well as the unique requirements in this region. The Municipality
remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the highest standards of operations,

and proactive protection of public health, while promoting the broader goals of
achieving resilience, institutional flexibility, and environmental preservation.

Currently, the Municipality is spearheading public safety through initiatives such as
the Occupational Health and Safety Control Program, and the Environmental Health
Control Program in the Emirate of Dubai. It also includes a specialized division for

Health and Safety Management in Labor Buildings, which aims to minimize the
negative impact of climate change as well as an integrated program for health and
safety awareness encompassing action plans and field campaigns which utilise

multilingual social media presence.

Dr. Naseem Rafie, Naseem Rafie, Acting CEO of the Health and Safety Department at

Dubai Municipality, stated that the weeklong event will provide a venue to showcase
ongoing efforts in developing an integrated preventive system encompassing
occupational health and safety frameworks, to ensure compliance for all employees.

She further explained that occupational safety and health management systems are

preventive systems, which can facilitate comprehensive mechanisms for proactive
actions and its workplace applications. It aims to ensure proactive risk management,
and protection of human capital in the face of workplace hazards while bolstering the

safety of workers.

Dr. Naseem said, “Dubai Municipality utilises advanced occupational health and
safety management systems across the UAE. Further, the municipality uses

meticulously designed procedures, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety and
well-being of all municipal employees and its service recipients. The event reaffirms

our long-standing commitment to developing a sustainable health and environmental
system, aimed at making Dubai the premier sustainable and well-being-centric
destination. Moreover, it furthers our wise leadership’s vision to position Dubai as the
best city to live and work in the world.”