Educational institute expands NEBOSH-accredited safety training to reach over 5,000 workers directly across the Emirates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rewaq Ousha Educational Institute has officially launched the second phase of its nationwide workplace health, safety, and psychological well-being training campaign across the United Arab Emirates. Organised in partnership with the UK’s National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) under its Global Social Purpose initiative, the project provides fully subsidised safety instruction and accredited certification to frontline personnel across various commercial and industrial sectors.
The multi-year initiative runs with the official support of Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai), and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). The programme is backed by Her Excellency Dr. Moaza Ghubash Al Muhairi, Chairperson of Rewaq Ousha Educational Institute and the UAE’s first female PhD scholar.
During Phase 1 (2025–2026), the initiative conducted 38 training sessions across 32 corporate entities and two voluntary organisations. The outreach delivered certified training to 2,323 workers operating in construction, engineering, manufacturing, physical security, education support, and public utilities, including frontline teams at the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Qualified participants were also integrated into the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) volunteer network under the “Dubai Heart Safe City” programme.
Phase 2, covering the 2026–2027 period, aims to train more than 5,000 workers directly and extend indirect benefits to over 15,000 individuals, advancing toward an overarching three-year institutional goal of upskilling over 10,000 workers across the UAE.
The second phase is built around two operational pillars:
The first pillar concentrates on physical safety and emergency response. Instruction modules cover primary First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), fire safety and evacuation procedures, electrical safety, heat stress prevention during peak temperatures, and fall protection when working at elevated heights.
The second pillar targets workplace mental health and psychological resilience. Structured specifically for frontline personnel facing high-stress operational environments, these modules address occupational stress, professional burnout, chronic fatigue risk reduction, mutual workplace support, and early mental health intervention.
Training curricula adhere to clinical and safety benchmarks set by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the American Heart Association (AHA). Candidates who complete the coursework receive complimentary NEBOSH-accredited certifications alongside multilingual study materials. Instruction is delivered directly in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam to accommodate the country’s diverse multinational workforce.
At a press conference held at the Rewaq Auditorium to inaugurate the second phase, project briefings were presented by Dr. Amina Ajmal, Project Lead and Head of Training Partners; Nel Kristian Meneses, Registered Nurse and NEBOSH Trainer; Ajmal Shamsudeen, Senior Engineering Professional; Sajna Muhsin, Assistant Manager; AlNishaj Shaul, Engineering Professional and Social Worker; Hakkeam Vazhakkala, Social Worker; and Nadwer Khemisi, Spokesperson for Rewaq Ousha.
Rewaq Ousha Educational Institute has operated across the UAE for more than 34 years in vocational and community education, logging over 12,000 alumni across 35 countries in disciplines encompassing healthcare, occupational safety, engineering, corporate management, and languages. Its broader corporate social responsibility programmes include daily Iftar meal distribution to 500 individuals throughout Ramadan, food package distribution to 500 vulnerable families, and bi-annual career guidance clinics for youth.
Corporate entities, safety officers, and human resource representatives seeking to schedule workplace training sessions can coordinate with the institute via info@rewaqousha.com or direct telephone support (+971 4 4325111 / +971 50 9299711). Training sessions can be hosted on-site at Rewaq’s campus in Al Twar 2, Dubai, directly at company headquarters, or within residential staff accommodations.
