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Hi Dubai
5 days ago
- Business
- Hi Dubai
MoHRE Extends Emirates Labour Market Award Applications Until August 31
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that applications for the third edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award will remain open until 31 August 2025. The award celebrates excellence in private sector labour practices and honours exceptional members of the UAE workforce. Submissions can be made through the official website, This year's edition expands the total number of winners to nearly 100, up from 84 in 2024, with categories covering establishments, individual workers, labour accommodations, business service partners, and special recognitions. Applicants will be evaluated by expert committees using criteria such as recruitment, occupational health and safety, innovation, talent attraction, wages, and social responsibility. Winners will be honoured at a ceremony hosted by MoHRE in November. The Establishments category will recognise 40 companies for excellence in human resource management and workplace wellbeing. The Outstanding Workforce category will award 30 individuals across skilled workers, other professional levels, and domestic workers, with nominees assessed on achievement, lifelong learning, and community impact. Ten winners will be selected under the Labour Accommodations category, which now includes a new subcategory encouraging sustainable entertainment and engagement initiatives for workers, especially during national events. The Business Services Partners category will honour three top-performing entities in recruitment and service delivery, while the Special Recognition category will highlight 15 influential contributors—12 pioneering companies and three influencers—for their impact on labour market development and awareness. In addition to recognition, winners will receive valuable prizes, including cash awards and enhanced access to MoHRE services, offering both prestige and practical benefits. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Al Etihad
30-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE to mark Labour Day in recognition of workers' vital role in development
30 Apr 2025 17:06 The UAE will celebrate Labour Day on Thursday, May 1, reaffirming the nation's deep respect and appreciation for its diverse labour force. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, extended his congratulations to all workers in the UAE on this occasion. He emphasised that workers are a cornerstone of the nation's sustainable development and vital partners in realising the UAE's ambitious future goals across economic and development statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr Al Awar said that the UAE's observance of Labour Day reflects its profound appreciation for workers from over 200 nationalities. This commitment demonstrates the country's values of compassion and humanity and its ongoing efforts to foster a positive work emphasised that the Ministry continues to advance initiatives that promote a culture of appreciation and care for workers, while also reinforcing the principles of social protection. He added that these efforts contribute to Emiratisation and sustainable development, aligning with strategic objectives to enhance the flexibility and competitiveness of the UAE labour market. The overarching aim, he noted, is to attract and retain top Emirati and international talent by providing a safe, appealing, and dynamic work environment, supported by a robust governance framework in line with the UAE Vision minister noted that the UAE has become a global model in ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of its labour force, balancing the rights of workers and employers pointed out that initiatives such as the Emirates Labour Market Award inspire ongoing innovation and dedication among workers, increasing their job satisfaction and reinforcing their value to the further referred to the Ministry's commitment to consistent engagement with workers, including during holidays and celebrations, to promote their social integration. These efforts are part of a broader, sustainable strategy to honour and support the workforce and enhance their family and community stability, in cooperation with partners from both the public and private Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, in collaboration with its partners, is organising celebrations that include the distribution of gifts at workplaces, labour accommodations, shopping centres, and hospitals, including visits to injured workers receiving treatment, to reinforce feelings of appreciation and UAE has made significant progress in enacting labour laws, launching initiatives, and adopting practices aimed at safeguarding labours' rights across all economic sectors, while maintaining a balanced approach to employer rights, thereby enhancing the transparency and resilience of the national labour of the most significant initiatives aligned with the UAE's pioneering labour legislation is the establishment of a comprehensive social protection umbrella for workers. As of January 2025, the labour market has seen the integration of health insurance coverage for private sector employees and domestic workers in the Emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah into the nationwide health insurance system. This marks the achievement of 100% health insurance coverage for the entire workforce across the UAE labour market. The UAE labour market ranks among the most competitive globally across several key indicators.
ARN News Center
08-04-2025
- Business
- ARN News Center
UAE to award AED 50 million for outstanding work practices
Applications are now open for the third edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award, which celebrates outstanding work practices, recognising both exceptional private sector companies and distinguished workers. This year, the prize money has increased to AED 50 million, up from AED 37 million in the previous edition, with a total of 98 winners set to be honoured, compared to 84 last year. New to this edition is a subcategory under 'Labour Accommodations' that encourages companies to implement sustainable and recreational initiatives for workers, especially during national and Eid holidays, promoting productivity and a sense of belonging. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, thanked His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, for his continued support of the award, which has become a symbol of excellence in the labour market. He highlighted that the award reflects the UAE's leadership in global labour indicators and its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and the advancement of the labour market. The award features five main categories, with recognition for companies with exceptional human resource practices, outstanding workforce members, top labour accommodations, business service partners, and special awards for pioneering companies and influencers. Companies and individuals interested in participating can submit applications through the official website until August 31, with winners to be announced at a ceremony in November. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, we announce the launch of the third edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award, the first initiative of its kind in the UAE to honour… — وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) April 7, 2025 The award provides several benefits to its winners. Companies securing first place will be classified in the first category of the MoHRE's classification system and will benefit from discounts on the ministry's services, with a maximum financial savings of AED 1.2 million. Firms securing the second place will receive similar benefits with financial savings of up to AED 1 million, while the third place companies will enjoy benefits with a maximum financial savings of AED 500,000. All winning entities will be offered MoHRE's Diamond tier customer service, prioritising their transactions, addressing technical challenges, and offering access to premium phone service. For the individual awards, the first place winner will receive a cash prize of AED 100,000, followed by AED 75,000 for second place and AED 50,000 for third. All submissions will be reviewed by specialised committees based on criteria such as employment and empowerment, occupational health and safety, creativity and innovation, talent attraction, labour relations and wages, social responsibility, and other category-specific benchmarks.
Dubai Eye
07-04-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE to award AED 50 million for outstanding work practices
Applications are now open for the third edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award, which celebrates outstanding work practices, recognising both exceptional private sector companies and distinguished workers. This year, the prize money has increased to AED 50 million, up from AED 37 million in the previous edition, with a total of 98 winners set to be honoured, compared to 84 last year. New to this edition is a subcategory under 'Labour Accommodations' that encourages companies to implement sustainable and recreational initiatives for workers, especially during national and Eid holidays, promoting productivity and a sense of belonging. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, thanked His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, for his continued support of the award, which has become a symbol of excellence in the labour market. He highlighted that the award reflects the UAE's leadership in global labour indicators and its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and the advancement of the labour market. The award features five main categories, with recognition for companies with exceptional human resource practices, outstanding workforce members, top labour accommodations, business service partners, and special awards for pioneering companies and influencers. Companies and individuals interested in participating can submit applications through the official website until August 31, with winners to be announced at a ceremony in November. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, we announce the launch of the third edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award, the first initiative of its kind in the UAE to honour… — وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) April 7, 2025 The award provides several benefits to its winners. Companies securing first place will be classified in the first category of the MoHRE's classification system and will benefit from discounts on the ministry's services, with a maximum financial savings of AED 1.2 million. Firms securing the second place will receive similar benefits with financial savings of up to AED 1 million, while the third place companies will enjoy benefits with a maximum financial savings of AED 500,000. All winning entities will be offered MoHRE's Diamond tier customer service, prioritising their transactions, addressing technical challenges, and offering access to premium phone service. For the individual awards, the first place winner will receive a cash prize of AED 100,000, followed by AED 75,000 for second place and AED 50,000 for third. All submissions will be reviewed by specialised committees based on criteria such as employment and empowerment, occupational health and safety, creativity and innovation, talent attraction, labour relations and wages, social responsibility, and other category-specific benchmarks.
TAG 91.1
07-04-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
UAE to award AED 50 million for outstanding work practices
Applications are now open for the third edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award, which celebrates outstanding work practices, recognising both exceptional private sector companies and distinguished workers. This year, the prize money has increased to AED 50 million, up from AED 37 million in the previous edition, with a total of 98 winners set to be honoured, compared to 84 last year. New to this edition is a subcategory under 'Labour Accommodations' that encourages companies to implement sustainable and recreational initiatives for workers, especially during national and Eid holidays, promoting productivity and a sense of belonging. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, thanked His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, for his continued support of the award, which has become a symbol of excellence in the labour market. He highlighted that the award reflects the UAE's leadership in global labour indicators and its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and the advancement of the labour market. The award features five main categories, with recognition for companies with exceptional human resource practices, outstanding workforce members, top labour accommodations, business service partners, and special awards for pioneering companies and influencers. Companies and individuals interested in participating can submit applications through the official website until August 31, with winners to be announced at a ceremony in November. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, we announce the launch of the third edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award, the first initiative of its kind in the UAE to honour… — وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) April 7, 2025 The award provides several benefits to its winners. Companies securing first place will be classified in the first category of the MoHRE's classification system and will benefit from discounts on the ministry's services, with a maximum financial savings of AED 1.2 million. Firms securing the second place will receive similar benefits with financial savings of up to AED 1 million, while the third place companies will enjoy benefits with a maximum financial savings of AED 500,000. All winning entities will be offered MoHRE's Diamond tier customer service, prioritising their transactions, addressing technical challenges, and offering access to premium phone service. For the individual awards, the first place winner will receive a cash prize of AED 100,000, followed by AED 75,000 for second place and AED 50,000 for third. All submissions will be reviewed by specialised committees based on criteria such as employment and empowerment, occupational health and safety, creativity and innovation, talent attraction, labour relations and wages, social responsibility, and other category-specific benchmarks.
