World Labour Day-"Your Health is Community's Health"

May 15

On the occasion of World Labour Day, Medical wing of Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) organized a Health Awareness Camp on Friday, 1st May 2015 at the AL Meher Labour Camp Alqouz , Dubai. It was part of social responsibility and welfare activities which creates health awareness and motivates blue collar workers to adopt healthy habits. The tagline of the activity was "Your Health is Community's Health". More than 400 labourers were screened during the health camp for basic health checks like blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and BMI, dental and eye checks. Health Awareness Lectures on diabetes, hypertension, hand hygiene and oral hygiene were given by health professionals and free consultation provided by the doctors.
Mr. Haroon Malik (Welfare Counsellor- Pakistan Consulate) was the chief guest of the occasion, in his speech he appreciated the Medical wing of Pakistan Association for organizing health awareness camp on this World labour Day. He also praised the initiatives taken by Pakistan Association Dubai towards community welfare.
Mr. Saeed Majid AL Muhairi (Head of Inspection,Community Development Authority) was also present during health awareness camp and praised the initiative of the Pakistan Association.

Dr.Nighat Aftab- President Medical wing, highlighted the importance of these camps which the association has been doing as part of the "Honour Labour" initiative taken by The community Development Authority. She also hoped to start the construction of "Pakistan Medical Centre" soon which will serve as a non for profit facility for the community.
Dr. Zia ul Hasan (President -Pakistan Association Dubai) thanked the management of the AL Meher Contracting for providing an opportunity to serve the blue collar workers on this world labour day. "The Labour of the company which contributed in the land mark project of the Pakistan Association's "Pakistan Auditorium" deserve to be benefited from this activity and was one of the main reason for choosing Al Meher Labour Camp", he added. He thanked Mr. Haroon Malik and Mr. Saeed AL Muhairi (Head of Inspection , Community Development Authority) for their presence and patronage.
Another beautiful part of the activity was lucky draws, valuable gifts were given away to the participants sponsored by UAE Exchange. Three winners of the UMRA tickets were sponsored by Mr. Amjad Hussain Choudhry (Partner ,Al Meher Contacting).
Gifts hampers from Iffco and toys for their children in back at home were also distributed among the labourers.
The American Hospital, NMC Hospital, The City Hospital, Northwest Clinic, Aster Medical centre and Rak Khaimah Dental College were the partner Hospitals/clinics of the activity. UAE Exchange and IFFCO were partners companies of the event.

Lecture - Small Good Deeds

Life is both a gift and a test which we can appreciate and pass by making the most of every moment and every opportunity it offers us continuously. Good deeds may seem big or small, but in fact they all are an appropriate response to a situation such as helping the needy, caring for the elderly, self-restraint to save a relationship or friendship.

These were the views of speakers at a program on the importance of small acts, at Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD). Mr. Abdul Qawi Luqman was the main speaker while Mr. Abdullah Adnan, Secretary Religious Affairs PAD, conducted the program.

A game-show and video clips also highlighted the importance of small acts, good or bad, and how they impact our daily life.

Mr. Luqman said that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) gave us a balanced system of life. With its emphasis on ibadat (acts of worship), Islam gives equal importance to Muamlat (human interaction and dealings). When informed about a woman who spent all the night in worship but was not good to her neighbors, the Prophet told that she would face hellfire. Another woman who was not very particular about ibadah but was good in her dealings with others, the Prophet told, would go to paradise.

Earlier, Abdullah Adnan talked about the aims and objectives of programs being organized by the Religious Affairs Committee. He said that the aim is to present a holistic picture and highlight the practical approach of Islamic teachings. "Islam offers a practical system of life, making individuals useful and responsible members of society and also making the society helpful for the realization of peace and potential of its members," he observed.

Best Social Practices

An event on the topic "Best Social Practices" for ladies was held on 25^th April 2015 at the Auditorium of Pakistan Education Academy and around 150 ladies participated in the event.
Mrs. Bushra highlighted the role and responsibilities of a woman in family life. In the current age most women are working in every field of life and the key to a successful family life lies between a balance in their work and home responsibilities. As a working woman, they should prioritize their work in such a way that family life could not be affected and palying a vital role making home a Heaven.
Mrs. Sameera presented their speech on social media and its usage. She mentioned advantages and disadvantages of using facebook and other social media tools at home and advised that limited use may be beneficial to get updates on many things but excessive use may harm family life.

Mr. Saleh Ali Al Mazmi Visits PAD

Head of Licensing - Community Development Authority

Mr. Saleh Alil Al Mazmi visited "Pakistan Auditorium" on 13th May 2015 and had a meeting with the office bearers of Pakistan Association Dubai.

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