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health and safety requirements and standards at work sites and labour accommodation
facilities, given their positive impact on workers’ health, safety, and productivity.”

“The Midday Break has become a well-established culture in the UAE private sector as it
enters its 20th consecutive year,” Al Awar noted, underlining the high levels of
compliance that the initiative has achieved over the years. “The private sector is a
strategic partner for the government in its efforts to enhance the competitiveness and
leadership of the UAE labour market.”

“We can see this clearly in companies’ consistent compliance with labour relations
regulations, as well as in their commitment to supporting labour market initiatives and
programmes, in addition to prioritising social responsibility,” he added.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) had announced that 6,000
rest stations would be provided for delivery workers across the UAE, in addition to an
interactive map of these stations to enable workers to easily locate and access them
throughout the Midday Break period.

The Ministry has called on all private sector companies that carry out outdoor work to
launch similar initiatives to ensure the safety of their workers, while also urging
community members to report any irresponsible practices or violations of the Midday
Break by contacting MoHRE’s call centre at 600590000, or through its website or smart
application.
Hazem Hussein / Muhammad Aamir

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