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30/10/2025

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum Champions Transguard Group’s Strategic MOU with GDRFA

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L to R: Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group – Transguard Group LLC during the signing ceremony at Emirates Headquarters.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group – Transguard Group LLC, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Transguard Group LLC and the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai.
The MoU was signed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum on behalf of Transguard Group, and Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai.
This strategic partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in organizing and supporting labor-related initiatives and events across Dubai, and to promote joint efforts to improve the welfare and legal status of workers from distressed companies, in line with government directives and Dubai’s vision for an inclusive and sustainable society.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum emphasized the importance of partnerships that contribute to social development, saying: “This agreement reflects our ongoing commitment to the UAE’s vision for inclusive growth and social development. As Dubai continues to evolve as a global hub for innovation and opportunity, partnerships like this ensure that every member of our society is supported, empowered and celebrated.”
Building on this shared commitment, the MoU outlines a framework for close cooperation between Transguard Group and the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai in implementing labor welfare initiatives that enhance well-being and social stability among Dubai’s diverse workforce.
Commenting on the agreement, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai, said: “The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai has, since its inception, been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Emirate of Dubai and achieving the highest levels of security and safety. This partnership with Transguard Group represents a continuation of that mission — uniting institutional expertise and societal responsibility to strengthen labor welfare, protect workers’ rights, and foster a cohesive and inclusive community that reflects Dubai’s leadership vision for human dignity, stability, and progress.”
Echoing this spirit of collaboration, Rabie Atieh, Chief Executive Officer of Transguard Group, stated: “We are proud to collaborate with the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai on initiatives that enhance the well-being and engagement of our staff. This partnership reinforces Transguard’s commitment to supporting Dubai’s vision of being the preferred destination for living and working.”
The MoU establishes a comprehensive framework for joint planning, implementation, and support of annual labor initiatives, as well as knowledge sharing and training programs to enhance awareness of labor rights. The agreement will remain in effect for two years.
L to R: Marwan Al Haddad, Vice President, Emirates Group Security; Mr. Abdullah Lashkari Mohammed – Director of the Labor, General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai; Michael Doersam, Chief Financial and Group Services Officer, Emirates; Colonel Abdullah Ateeq Saeed Fairooz – Deputy Assistant Director General for Inspection, General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai; ‏Colonel Omar Matar Khamees Matar Al Mazina – Assistant Director General for Labor Relations Affairs Sector, General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai; ‏Major General Awadh Mohammed Al Hamiri – Assistant Director General for Human and Financial Resources Sector, General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai; ‏His Excellency Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri – Director General, General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group – Transguard Group LLC; Brigadier Dr. Omar Ali Al Shamsi – Legal Advisor, General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai; Rabie Atieh, Chief Executive Officer, Transguard Group; Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Ismail Al Rahma – Director of the Labor Events Department, General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai; Shahreyar Nawabi, Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Flight Catering; Ahmad Saqer, Senior Security and Risk Advisor, Transguard Group.