🇦🇪MoHRE: 99% Compliance Achieved in 2025 Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy
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Dubai, UAE – September 15, 2025:
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced the successful conclusion of the Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy 2025. It recorded an impressive 99% compliance rate among private sector companies across the UAE.
The policy, which ran from June 15 to September 15, aims to protect workers from heat-related risks. It bans outdoor work under direct sunlight between 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. The campaign, now in its 21st consecutive year, reflects the UAE’s strong humanitarian commitment to labor welfare and occupational safety.
✅ Strong Commitment to Worker Safety
H.E. Mohsin Ali Al Nassi, Assistant Undersecretary for Inspection & Compliance at MoHRE, emphasized that the policy showcases the UAE’s long-standing dedication to protecting workers’ health.
“This initiative is part of an integrated system designed to create safe workplaces that comply with global occupational health and safety standards,” Al Nassi said. “It demonstrates the private sector’s growing awareness of the importance of worker protection during the summer months.”
He noted that the high compliance rate highlights the private sector’s proactive role in safeguarding workers. It maintains the highest occupational safety standards.
🤝 Collaborative Effort Between Public and Private Sectors
H.E. Dalal Al Shehhi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Labor Protection, praised both government and private sector partners for their active participation.
“This policy reflects the UAE’s deep respect and appreciation for workers as essential partners in driving sustainable national development,” Al Shehhi stated.
She added that the initiative aligns with the UAE’s social responsibility principles and humanitarian values. This reinforces a culture of workers’ rights protection and social security advancement.
🌡️ Key Achievements of the 2025 Campaign
- 99% compliance rate among UAE-based companies.
- Over 10,000 air-conditioned rest stations established nationwide for delivery and field workers.
- Free meals, refreshments, and medical check-ups provided to workers.
- Awareness campaigns conducted to educate on heat exhaustion prevention.
- Cooling solutions, hydration supplements, and shaded rest areas made mandatory at work sites.
Employers were also required to provide first aid kits. They had to ensure the availability of safe drinking water and electrolyte supplements approved by local health authorities.
🌍 Reinforcing the UAE’s Global Leadership
The Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy demonstrates the UAE’s commitment to global best practices in labor protection. By prioritizing the well-being of workers, the country continues to set international benchmarks in ensuring safe and fair working conditions.
This success underscores the UAE’s mission to build a sustainable, humane, and responsible labor market — one that values both productivity and human dignity.
