Eid Al Etihad Celebrations Attract Over 250,000 Workers Across UAE Locations

More than 30 locations across the UAE celebrated the 54th Eid Al Etihad holiday with events dedicated to workers. Over 250,000 workers participated nationwide. The celebrations, themed ‘Our Workers' Happiness in Our Union's Celebration’, included a variety of activities such as competitions, interactive games, and raffles for prizes like a car and airline tickets. Entertainment shows, folkloric performances, and gift distributions were also part of the festivities.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) organised these events in collaboration with several entities. These included the Ministry of Interior; Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security; police headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah; various UAE municipalities; AD Ports Group; and the General Directorate for Identity and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai.

Additional partners involved were the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority; General Command of Dubai Civil Defence; Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs in Dubai; Events Security Committee; Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA); Sharjah Labour Standards Development Authority; National Ambulance; Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services; Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ); Beit Al Khair Society; Sharjah Charity International; Al Ihsan Charity Association; and Dar Al Ber Society.

Several companies also contributed by organising their own celebratory activities at labour accommodations. These companies included Sobha Group, Binghatti Group, Wade Adams Contracting, Al Sahel Contracting Company, Arabian Construction Company, Al Mehwar Engineering Consultancy, Innovo Build, Al Basti & Muktha, Dulsco, and Proscape.

The activities received sponsorship from 10 major companies as part of their commitment to social responsibility. DAMAC and Aldar Properties supported the programme as Diamond Sponsors. The Insurance Pool and Sobha Realty provided Platinum Sponsorships. Additionally, du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company), Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat), Electronic Document Centre (EDC), National Marine Dredging Company, and Al Ansari Exchange joined as Gold Sponsors. AW Rostamani Group supported as a Silver Sponsor.

This initiative highlights the UAE workforce's crucial role in national development. It supports the country's economic goals while reinforcing its status as a prime location for living and working globally. Celebrating workers during national holidays is part of an ongoing strategy by MoHRE to enhance worker wellbeing. This approach aims to improve their quality of life while fostering a sense of belonging.

With inputs from WAM