A Major Step towards Protecting Workers’ Rights The work ban which was implemented in 2007 consists of the restriction of any rigorous work to be done under the sun during midday, specifically from 12:30 to 3:00 in the afternoon in summer. The ban aims to shield the employees from the hot temperatures as well as humidity which results in heat diseases and sometimes death. The Importance of a Safe and Healthy Work Environment Essentials of the physical work environment are safety and health of the employees, which are crucial for producing good outputs. The midday work ban is a useful…
Author: The Emirates Media
A Visionary Leader’s Quest for Cultural Preservation Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi is an erudite scholar, historian and the progenitor in the conservation as well as application of historical developmental research in the UAE. As the Ruler of Sharjah, He has been actively involved in establishing many programs to highlight history, culture and tradition of Sharjah. This Arabic-Latin Dictionary project is one of the many such activities, for which he cares about the UAE’s cultural heritage. The Significance of the Arabic-Latin Dictionary The source in question is called the Arabic-Latin Dictionary and it constitutes the project that is…
Dubai’s Schools Record High Turnout on the Beginning of the New Academic Session The current academic year seems to have kicked off well in schools in Dubai with some of them putting an attendance record of 95 percent as students reported to school on the first day. This is a great achievement that speaks volumes about the society’s dedication to education as well as the spirit of the learners, parents, and teachers. A Strong Start to the Academic Year The first day of school is one of the most important, and this year the number of children present indicates what…
Drone delivery is one sector that has just received a massive boost with the setting into operation of the “Dubai Horizon” the second phase. This transformational program seeks to incorporate low altitude airspace within building code, making a realistic realization of drone delivery services possible. This project is based on the vertical airports which are expected to bring a shift in transport of goods within cities. The Rise of Drone Delivery Some time back, the industry shifted focus towards the use of drones in parcel delivery as a solution to the last-mile delivery problem. Notably, drones are capable of moving…