PRESSR: Department of Municipalities and Transport hosts successful Occupational Safety and Health Forum

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) successfully organised the Occupational Safety and Health Forum 2024, which aimed at fostering dialogue and exchanging best practices in managing these aspects across various sectors within the emirate. The two-day event also highlighted the department's role and commitment to ensuring the safety of community members by monitoring the projects it oversees.

The event was attended by HE Dr. Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Operations Affairs at the DMT alongside senior representatives, employees, contractors, and stakeholders. During the forum’s run, local and international experts convened to address critical issues surrounding workplace safety and health. Through engaging discussions and presentations, attendees had the opportunity to explore various strategies and best practices aimed at overcoming challenges in this vital area. It also provided a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, enabling participants to gain a deeper understanding of current trends and innovations in occupational safety and health management.

Reflecting on the forum, HE Dr Salem Al Kaabi, said: "The forum’s success underscores our unwavering dedication to providing a safe work environment for everyone within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. With over 16,000 dedicated employees alone working within the DMT and its affiliates, in addition to its regulatory oversight of the construction and transportation sectors – both  pivotal sectors within the emirate – we  remain steadfast in our mission to cultivate a culture where safety and wellness flourish, empowering each member to thrive."

It was held as part of the department’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Week, which is held under the theme of "Assuring Occupational Safety and Health at Work in Changing Circumstances". It was organised in conjunction with the World Day for Safety and Health at Work by the International Labour Conference (ILC), which took place from May 6th to 10th.

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About the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)

The Department of Municipalities and Transport was established by Law No. 30 of 2019, and its main priorities are to realize the vision of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, which draws on the vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to embrace progress by placing great value on the importance of pursuing development in line with both the needs of present and future generations and the community in general.

The authority embodies the values of good governance, driven by the needs of the community it serves and working with a passion to accomplish its aims. The Department focuses on finding the most effective means of providing essential, modern, responsive and comprehensive municipal services across three regional municipalities, and supports Abu Dhabi's global position as a leader in innovation-led urban planning and transportation, as part of the Abu Dhabi government's commitment to maintaining the highest standards to the benefit of all citizens and residents of the emirate. 

The DMT is responsible for continually investing in the development of better infrastructure, facilities and transportation sectors within the emirate, guiding, regulating and monitoring urban development to enhance Abu Dhabi's reputation as a world-class destination to live, work and visit.

The DMT also ensures the highest standards of safety, security, sustainability and technological development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's land, air and maritime transport networks, in accordance with the highest international standards and the UAE's legislation with the objective of being the region’s connection to the world.

The Department’s aspirations are driven by the simple proposition of innovating and building sustainable smart cities, fostering a capacity to change and adapt in order to maintain excellence in services and sustaining prosperity for future generations, allowing the entire Abu Dhabi community to reach their full potential.

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