Indian engineering and construction conglomerate, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) was honoured at the fourth edition of Dubai’s Taqdeer Awards for providing the best working conditions for workmen at their various project sites across the UAE.
L&T was awarded a three-star grading and their workmen honoured at a ceremony held at the Sheikh Rashid Hall of the Dubai World Trade Centre on Monday. The Taqdeer trophy was received by T. A. Rao, Vice President and Head, Middle East – Power Transmission & Distribution business vertical, L&T from Maj-Gen Obaid Muhair Bin Surour, Chairman of Taqdeer Awards and Deputy Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). A total of 77 workmen and companies were recognised in the five categories.
“We have always considered our workmen as the extended arm of our L&T family and therefore we are honored and humbly accept this award,” said S N Subrahmanyan, CEO & Managing Director, L&T. “During these pandemic times, we have gone many an extra mile to ensure that our workmen remain safe, healthy and engaged. Many thanks to the Taqdeer Awards committee for recognizing and acknowledging our efforts.”
