Faiz Rasool, originally from Pakistan, turned to the committee for help when he had trouble renewing his visa.
Abdulla Lashkari, secretary general of the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs, has won a keen following among blue-collar workers for his informative talks on social media. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Mohamad Adeel, a delivery rider for Careem, said the committee's TikTok platform was a valuable resource.
Maj Gen Obaid Muhair bin Suroor, head of the Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs in Dubai.
Abdulla Lashkari helps to educate workers about their rights.
Faiz Rasool, originally from Pakistan, turned to the committee for help when he had trouble renewing his visa.
Abdulla Lashkari, secretary general of the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs, has won a keen following among blue-collar workers for his informative talks on social media. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Mohamad Adeel, a delivery rider for Careem, said the committee's TikTok platform was a valuable resource.
Maj Gen Obaid Muhair bin Suroor, head of the Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs in Dubai.
Abdulla Lashkari helps to educate workers about their rights.
Faiz Rasool, originally from Pakistan, turned to the committee for help when he had trouble renewing his visa.