iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
While violent incidents of road rage are uncommon in country and there are strict laws against it, there are several aggressive tactics to intimidate other road users
KT APPDOWNLOAD
Temperatures cross 50°C in UAE: 5 summer initiatives for workers to beat the heat
From offering free ice cream to banning outside work in peak hours, take a look at the initiatives put into place to give workers relief
As temperatures soar to a high of 47°C in UAE, authorities have sprung into action implementing a series of initiatives to protect workers from the blazing sun.
From offering free ice cream to banning outside work in peak hours, take a look at the initiatives put into place to beat the heat.
1. Midday break
The UAE government has implemented the midday break from June 15 to September 15. Working under direct sunlight and in open-air areas between 12.30pm and 3.00pm is prohibited.
2. Rest stations
If you're one among many UAE residents who stock up on cold bottles of water and soda to give delivery riders when they come with your order – you would be glad to know that they now have more than 6,000 spots to rest.
The government and private sectors have collaborated to set up these rest stations for delivery workers during the midday break. These stations are shaded, and equipped with cooling devices and cold water.
3. Free ice cream, juices distributed
Workers in Abu Dhabi were given free ice creams, juices and fruits today. Abu Dhabi City Municipality, represented by the Municipal Community Center - Rabdan City, organised 'Our Refreshing Summer' initiative to alleviate the hot weather on workers and to promote the values of compassion among different segments of society.
4. Al Freej initiative
'Al Freej Fridge' campaign aims to distribute cold water, juices and ice cream to mitigate the effects of summer heat on workers and promote the values of compassion and giving in the Dubai community.
The campaign, which will continue until August 23, will benefit one million cleaners, construction workers, delivery riders and agricultural workers on streets and roads during the summer.
5. Free health check ups
Photo: Screengrab from Emirates Red Crescent/X
Around 600 workers in the Hamriya area in Sharjah received meals, gifts, sanitary tools, water and juice in an initiative to educate workers about the dangers of heat exhaustion.
The initiative, which will continue until July end, involved free medical examinations for the workers by the Emirates Red Crescent Authority - Sharjah Centre.
Meanwhile, the Dubai Centre of ERC implemented a 'health day' in workers' accommodation where they underwent free health checks and received gifts of appreciation, in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority and Noor Dubai Foundation.
ALSO READ:
More news from UAE
The curriculum also includes workshops on essential skills such as effective media appearance, mobile photography, editing, among others
'It was an incredible experience. Call it a mid-life crisis or whatever you want, but now I’m hooked. I’m hungry for more,' she said
The Finest Surprise draw was also conducted for a luxury motorcycle
The country also expressed its solidarity with Morocco
The severity of the injury caused a deep corneal tear and a traumatic cataract, which posed a risk of life-long blindness
Sheikh Mohamed also extended his greetings to Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the president of the Philippines
Authorities have urged residents to report suspicious links or emails related to their bank accounts to their respective bank’s call centre and Dubai Police