Dubai: “Making them happy is our goal.” This is the slogan with which the sixth cycle of the Labour Sports Tournament was announced, which will give workers a chance to have fun and get healthy through different sports activities.
The Dubai Sports Council announced the launch of the sixth cycle of the tournament in a press conference on Wednesday, September 4. The tournament is organised by the council in cooperation with the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs in Dubai, Dubai Police and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP).
From September 15 to February 23, over 46,000 male and female workers, representing 270 companies, are expected to participate in 12 different sports and games, which will be held at 10 different locations near workers’ accommodations in Al Quoz, Muhaisnah and Jebel Ali. This year’s tournament offers a platform for workers to engage in healthy, recreational activities that contribute to their overall happiness and productivity.
“It translates the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership for the status of workers of different nationalities in our society. It also represents our appreciation for their sincere efforts in building the nation and contributing to its development,” Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, said.
“The programme will include various sports activities that suit the cultures, capabilities and hobbies of workers of different nationalities, for whom we provide all means to ensure that their participation is full of an atmosphere of happiness and enthusiasm,” he added.
Major-General Obaid Muhair bin Suroor, Deputy Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, Chairman of the Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs in Dubai, and Chairman of the Taqdeer Award, underscored the tournament's strategic importance.
“We thank the Dubai Sports Council, the strategic partner of the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs, and we thank all partners and sponsors for this season of the tournament. Our goal is to make Dubai the best place in the world to live and work. This tournament, which has been successful for five years, is an essential part of our strategy to enhance the health and happiness of our community,” he said.
“We aspire for the number of participating men and women to reach 100,000 participants this year. The tournament will be held over six months, and the activities targeting workers will extend throughout the year, where other tournaments will be organised such as football, volleyball and cricket leagues, after which the winners of each tournament will meet in a Champions League,” he added.
