Dubai — The Rewaq Educational Institute, under NEBOSH’s global CSR umbrella, has officially kicked off the second stage of a complimentary health, safety and mental‑well‑being training scheme for laborers in the United Arab Emirates. The rollout is supported by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dubai GDRFA and the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation.
The inaugural phase, completed last year, delivered 38 sessions to 32 construction‑related firms and two NGOs, training 2,323 workers in areas such as building, engineering, and utilities. Graduates were subsequently linked to the Dubai Heart Safe City volunteer network run by Dubai Ambulance Services.
Phase two targets more than 5,000 workers on‑site and aims to benefit over 15,000 people indirectly.
Curriculum for the new round emphasizes two core strands. The first provides comprehensive instruction on first aid, CPR, fire safety and rescue, electrical safety, heat‑stress mitigation and fall‑prevention from heights. The second addresses occupational stress, fatigue‑related hazards, peer support and psychological assistance.
Participants who complete the courses, which follow Dubai Health Authority and American Heart Association standards, will receive NEBOSH‑approved certificates and free learning materials. Classes are offered in English, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam to accommodate the diverse workforce.
Rewaq Institute, with more than 34 years of experience in social service and education, delivers services ranging from health‑care and engineering to language training. The institute also runs broader welfare projects beyond skill development.
Companies interested in enrolling employees can contact the institute via email at [email protected] or call +971 50 9299711 / +971 4 4325111. Training will be conducted either at Rewaq’s campus or directly at workplaces and workers’ residences.
During the launch briefing, project lead Dr Amin Ajmal, learning partner head Dr Nel Christian Meneses, and senior officials including Ajmal Shamsudeen, Sajna Muhsin, Alnishaj Shahul, Hakeem Vazhakkal and Nadir Khemisi spoke about the program’s objectives and expected impact.
