Labour TV
I have argued in various forums this year that a more pro-active approach to labour issues in the UAE is needed to counter rising international criticism of the plight of the UAE workers and the resulting damage to the image of Dubai internationally. With the announcement today of the impending launch of a TV channel focused exclusively on labour issues in the UAE, it appears that the Ministry of Labour is stepping forward on this issue in a more public way. Broadcast in English, Arabic and Urdu, the new channel will "adopt a proactive approach, will spread awareness about the ministry's rule and regulations and provide information on how the labour market operates."
posted by Pearl of Dubai at 3:17 PM
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A TV station? Not to downplay the importance of labour issues, but don't you think they can just as well be addressed through print/radio/web journalism...? Did't read the article in it's entirety but who is the target audience for this channel? And if it'a about labourers will they be able to view it for free? Or will they be milked out of their pennies some more?
The stated rationale for the TV station was concern over literacy rates among many of the labourers.
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