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UAE allows firms to build labor

accommodation at work sites

Contracting firms are allowed to set up labor local bodies. The ministry affirmed that the firms
accommodations at their work sites, the Ministry that want to build their labor accommodations
of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) at worksites should stick to the regulations and
has announced. The move aims to provide descriptions set by the local bodies. They should
sufficient space for safe distance for workers also take the necessary preventive measures for
in the accommodations and to minimize the social distancing among workers.
risks of mixing among workers. This will also The MOHRE also clarified that inspection will
ensure the continuity of construction work when be conducted in the labor accommodations that
the transportation of workers has been banned are built on the construction sites to ensure that
between emirates to prevent the spread of hygiene and occupational safety conditions are
Covid-19. met and the necessary preventive measures are
The move came following coordination between taken
the ministry, the municipalities and the competent

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