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Al Etihad
03-06-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Emirates Global Aluminium trialling new wearable technology to 'beat the heat'
3 June 2025 12:36 ABU DHABI (WAM)Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) Tuesday announced the introduction of new innovative wearable safety technology in its annual Beat the Heat programme to prevent heat-related illness amongst industrial workers in the heat of the UAE illness is a hazard for anyone working outside in the UAE summer, and can be fatal if left untreated. EGA's industrial processes generate further heat and must operate continuously, meaning work is conducted outside around-the-clock all is a global leader in combating heat-related illness, with no cases since has been trialling wearable technology to monitor critical health indicators during the summer since 2022. The new wearable technology is designed for challenging industrial environments like technology offers enhanced location services, connectivity, and consistent real-time data feeds accessible by EGA supervisors and medical devices provide automated work and rest cycles if core body temperature rises beyond a specified the Heat is EGA's annual summer-long, comprehensive programme to combat occupational heat stress and entirely prevent heat-related illness. The initiative has been running for over a decade to drive awareness amongst EGA's employees of the early signs of heat stress, and equip and empower them to take action to prevent the onset of heat-related year, EGA has also deployed full body cooling units at EGA medical centres and selected operational areas in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah. The cooling suits offer rapid, non-invasive core body cooling to support emergency bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA, said, 'Heat-related illness is a serious challenge in our region. At EGA, our goal each summer is to engage everyone in ensuring we have zero cases of heat-related illness at our company, and together we have a long track record of success. Technology has the potential to make our Beat the Heat programme even more effective.'EGA's Beat the Heat campaign includes hydration testing before and during shifts, scheduled cooling breaks, access to cooling showers, and dedicated rest zones across EGA's operations. Employees and contractors use cooling booths, drinking water stations, icemakers, and portable air conditioning units to stay cool and hydrated throughout the day.
Al Etihad
13-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
MoHESR, EGA join forces to support Emirati engineering talent
13 May 2025 19:14 ABU DHABI (WAM)The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced a strategic collaboration with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to support the National Scholarship Programme, and provide better educational and career opportunities for Emirati students in priority engineering partnership reflects both entities' shared commitment to developing local talent, aligning higher education outcomes with labour market demands, and advancing the UAE's long-term economic vision. It also marks a new milestone in public-private sector collaboration aimed at boosting the quality of the National Scholarship the agreement, MoHESR will offer scholarships to Emirati students pursuing studies in mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as other specialisations to be mutually agreed upon with EGA, at some of the world's top two partners will work together to select the most relevant universities and academic programmes, evaluate scholarship applications and identify suitable candidates, including new as well as current students, and align the selection criteria with the admission Ministry will cover tuition fees and associated allowances, monitor students' academic progress, and coordinate with educational attachés abroad, particularly in matters related to overseas training and Ibrahim Alsaadi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Higher Education Operations Sector and Director of the International Education Support and Scholarships Department at MoHESR, said, "The collaboration with EGA marks a significant step in building integrated academic and career pathways for Emirati students – from the selection of in-demand specialisations to employment within key sectors that drive the UAE's economic progress.""Our objective is to equip national talent with high-quality education in priority disciplines and support their transition to the workforce, empowering them to play an active role in achieving the nation's goals," he added, "Our ongoing efforts to enhance the scholarship programme focus on aligning the included academic specialisations with the needs of national economic sectors. This approach fosters a culture of specialised employment, enabling students to succeed in the future job market and excel in their careers."For its part, EGA will provide practical training, professional support, and post-graduation employment opportunities, in addition to helping design career bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said, "Empowering UAE National talents is fundamental for the future growth of our national economy and industrial sector. Our collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is a step forward towards driving academic excellence to meet the dynamic workforce. At EGA, our goal is to develop future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields for their critical role in driving a sustainable knowledge-based economy, in line with the vision of our wise leadership."The partnership includes a joint follow-up mechanism to ensure seamless post-graduation transitions, with periodic feedback from EGA on graduates' readiness and areas for programme improvement. In collaboration with its public and private sector partners, MoHESR is continuously enhancing the National Scholarship Programme as part of its broader strategy to develop qualified Emirati talent capable of fostering sustainable national growth.
