UAE urges private firms to ensure workers' safety amid weather warnings
[Editor's note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest updates on unstable weather in the UAE]UAE has urged private sector companies across the country to exercise caution and implement all necessary safety measures at workplaces on Thursday and Friday, December 18 and 19, due to expected unstable weather conditions.In a statement, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) stressed the importance of safeguarding the health and safety of workers, particularly those engaged in outdoor work where continuing operations may be challenging under adverse weather. Employers were urged to assess risks carefully and take appropriate preventive measures to protect employees.Companies have been asked to ensure full compliance with occupational health and safety requirements during working hours, as well as while employees commute to and from work sites. The Ministry noted that proactive planning and adherence to safety protocols are essential to reducing potential risks during periods of severe or unstable weather.Unstable weather intensifiesWinter has arrived in all its glory in the UAE as residents across parts of the country woke up to hail, heavy rains and overcast skies, signalling the intensification of unstable weather in the Emirates.The eastern areas of the country, which are first to take the hit of such weather, have already been witnessing flowing valleys and heavy showers since the early morning hours of Thursday, December 18.Unstable weather conditions are set to continue, with different intensities of rainfall accompanied with lighting and thunder and hail over limited areas in the country, as per the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The turbulent weather is expected to continue into Friday, December 19, 2025Dubai Police issue warningPolice authorities across the UAE have issued warning to residents, motorists and delivery drivers amid the hazardous weather.Dubai Police advised the public to stay away from beaches and refrain from sailing, avoid valleys, flood-prone areas and low-lying locations, exercise caution while driving, and adhere to instructions issued by the relevant authorities.The authority also reminded residents of emergency contact numbers available to them during this turbulent period.Dubai, Sharjah Police warn of unstable weather, ask residents to drive carefullyUAE weather: Hail, rough sea alerts issued; lowest temperature 19ºC in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
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UAE has urged private sector companies across the country to exercise caution and implement all necessary safety measures at workplaces on Thursday and Friday, December 18 and 19, due to expected unstable weather conditions.
In a statement, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) stressed the importance of safeguarding the health and safety of workers, particularly those engaged in outdoor work where continuing operations may be challenging under adverse weather. Employers were urged to assess risks carefully and take appropriate preventive measures to protect employees.
Companies have been asked to ensure full compliance with occupational health and safety requirements during working hours, as well as while employees commute to and from work sites. The Ministry noted that proactive planning and adherence to safety protocols are essential to reducing potential risks during periods of severe or unstable weather.
Unstable weather intensifies
Winter has arrived in all its glory in the UAE as residents across parts of the country woke up to hail, heavy rains and overcast skies, signalling the intensification of unstable weather in the Emirates.
The eastern areas of the country, which are first to take the hit of such weather, have already been witnessing flowing valleys and heavy showers since the early morning hours of Thursday, December 18.
Unstable weather conditions are set to continue, with different intensities of rainfall accompanied with lighting and thunder and hail over limited areas in the country, as per the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The turbulent weather is expected to continue into Friday, December 19, 2025
Dubai Police issue warning
Police authorities across the UAE have issued warning to residents, motorists and delivery drivers amid the hazardous weather.
Dubai Police advised the public to stay away from beaches and refrain from sailing, avoid valleys, flood-prone areas and low-lying locations, exercise caution while driving, and adhere to instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
The authority also reminded residents of emergency contact numbers available to them during this turbulent period.
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