Providers of "Best Labour Accommodation" feted

Dubai, 08 January 2007

Dubai Municipality has sought cooperation from private firms in improving the living conditions of workers in Dubai as the city braces for further progress and prosperity in all sectors.

Salim Bin Mesmar, Director of Public Health Department at the municipality, said the civic body is committed to work with the private sector in maintaining highest public health standards in Dubai.

Mesmar was addressing a gathering of representatives of various companies handpicked by Dubai Municipality as outstanding performers in areas related to public health, including those companies which provide the best accommodation to their workers and improved safety at workplaces.

Companies felicitated for "Best Labour Accommodation" included Al Futtaim Carillion Tarmac, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Wade Adams, Intercat Trading, Gulf Real Estate Consortium (Gresco), Le Royal Meridian Beach Resort & Spa, Dusit Dubai, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Roshan Contracting, Jumeirah Beach Resort, Al Basti & Muktha.

"These companies have a proven track record in providing their workers and other staff with superb living conditions in terms of space, food, recreational and sanitary facilities. Our inspectors have visited these accommodations and found them outstanding. By honouring these companies, we encourage other establishments to treat their workers in a dignified way," said Mr. Mesmar.

The companies which were honoured for Work Place Safety were: Al Tajir Glass Industries, Lionweled Kennedy Middle East, Emirates Printing Press, Al Futtaim Motors, Gulf Centre for Soap & Chemical Industries, and Jotun Paints UAE Ltd.

"These companies offer a safe working environment and strive to minimize the impact of their activities on environment," he said.

Other categories of companies which were felicitated in the ceremony included "A Grade Establishments" that have an excellent track record in controlling health hazards related to their activities and developing their staff's hygiene practices and knowledge, "Supporting Enterprises For Awareness Programs," the organizations and associations that voluntarily support the department's health awareness programmes and involve deeply in spreading knowledge, "E - Services Customers", the establishments that heavily use the municipality's e-services and recorded the highest number of online transactions, and "Collaborating Enterprises", the establishments that have a clean record in importing products that fully comply with health regulations.

Also present on the occasion was Zuhoor Al Sabbagh, Head of Clinic and Community Health Section.

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© Press Release 2007