United Arab Emirates Wins International Safety Awards in 2025, Accolade Bestowed by Dubai Municipality
Dubai Municipality has been honoured as the UAE Country Winner in the 2025 International Safety Awards by the British Safety Council. This recognition stems from the organisation's comprehensive and forward-thinking approach to occupational health and safety.
The award was chosen from hundreds of global entries, making Dubai Municipality one of only 10 organisations worldwide to receive this prestigious title.
A Commitment to Safety and Wellbeing
Dubai Municipality's safety practices are guided by global best practices, with a focus on implementing internationally recognised safety systems and maintaining safe, healthy, and sustainable work environments [1][2][3]. This commitment is reflected in a preventive safety culture embedded across all operations, proactively reducing workplace risks and promoting employee wellbeing.
Innovative Safety Technologies
The organisation continues to innovate in safety technologies, integrating smart and advanced tools such as real-time hazard monitoring and management, predictive analytics for risk prevention, and digital platforms for inspection, reporting, and interactive employee engagement [1][3][4].
Emphasis on Employee Wellbeing
Dubai Municipality's approach extends beyond physical safety, with initiatives to support mental health alongside physical safety, contributing to a holistic occupational safety model [2][4].
Leadership and Culture
The safety approach is supported by leadership commitment at all levels, ensuring safety is integrated into decision-making and organisational culture, reinforcing Dubai’s vision to be a global benchmark for liveability and workplace wellbeing [1][3][4].
Safety Education and Training
Comprehensive efforts in safety education and continuous training programs are designed to foster a strong culture of safety and shared responsibility among employees [1][2][3][4].
With these integrated efforts in policy, technology, education, and culture, Dubai Municipality has positioned itself as a leader in occupational safety innovation, reinforcing its reputation regionally and globally [1][2][3].
Dr Naseem Mohammed Rafee, CEO of the Environment, Health, and Safety Agency, reinforces Dubai's vision of becoming a global benchmark for livability and workplace wellbeing. This recognition strengthens Dubai Municipality's regional leadership in occupational safety.
[1] Dubai Municipality website: https://www.dubaimunicipality.gov.ae/ [2] British Safety Council website: https://www.britsafetycouncil.org/ [3] International Safety Awards: https://www.britsafetycouncil.org/awards/international-safety-awards/ [4] Dubai Municipality's Safety and Health Policy: https://www.dubaimunicipality.gov.ae/en/services/environment-health-safety/environment-health-safety-policy/environment-health-safety-policy/
- The award won by Dubai Municipality in the 2025 International Safety Awards signifies their world-class commitment to creating and maintaining safe, healthy, and sustainable work environments, aligned with global best practices.
- The organization's approach to safety extends beyond physical wellbeing, with initiatives to support mental health, promoting a holistic occupational safety model.
- Dubai Municipality is recognized as a leader in occupational safety innovation, driven by its proactive safety culture, integrated into decision-making and organizational culture at all levels.
- The focus on employee wellbeing is demonstrated through comprehensive safety education and continuous training programs that foster a strong culture of safety and shared responsibility among employees.
- The organization's continued innovations in safety technologies, such as real-time hazard monitoring and management, predictive analytics for risk prevention, and digital platforms for interactive employee engagement, further enhance its standing as a leader in the field of health and wellness.
