Dubai: Win flight tickets, smartphones during free health checkup for workers on April 13
Organised by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), 'The Health Carnival for the Workforce' is being held in collaboration with the Pakistani Association in Dubai.
Festival activities include free health screenings, breast cancer checks in collaboration with the Pink Caravan, eye examinations in partnership with Smart Life, awareness sessions, sports and cultural activities, magic shows, and a public health walk, alongside valuable giveaways such as travel tickets, electric scooters, and smartphones.
The event is expected to attract a large and diverse audience exceeding 10,000 participants from various segments of society. The festival is part of the 'Year of Community' initiatives. The event will feature a wide range of activities that blend health awareness, community celebration, and human appreciation.
Among the highlights is the 'Hands of Unity' initiative, a symbolic attempt to break a Guinness World Record by forming the UAE flag using 25,000 handprints, in a gesture that reflects values of gratitude, unity, and national belonging.
"At the General Directorate, we believe that institutional success goes beyond service delivery — it's about creating lasting social impact," Major General Obaid Muhair bin Suroor, Deputy Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai, said.
"The Health Carnival for the Workforce is a reflection of our vision: one where people are the foundation of success and recognition is a national duty," he added.
Colonel Omar Matar Al Muzeina, Acting Assistant Director General for the Labor Relations Sector, added: "This initiative is a true embodiment of the social responsibility of GDRFA Dubai, reflecting its deep commitment to enhancing happiness and quality of life in the community."
Zahid Hassan, Secretary General of the Pakistani Association in Dubai, also commented: "We are proud to partner with the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs — Dubai in organising this impactful event that honours workers' efforts and reflects the UAE's core values of compassion and tolerance. Our support stems from a deep belief that every worker deserves recognition and celebration."
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