Berkeley Services UAE has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2025 calendar year.

Berkeley is one of 428 organisations to win a Merit in the International Safety Awards 2026.

Now in their 68th year, the International Safety Awards recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world which have demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the scheme’s independent judges, their commitment to preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health during the previous calendar year. The awards also acknowledge organisations that have shown commitment to wellbeing and mental health at work.

In 2026, 851 organisations won an International Safety Award. These organisations span all sectors, with significant representation from construction, manufacturing, oil, gas, mining, power and utility sectors. Winners were drawn from 51 countries worldwide. “Winning the International Safety Award 2026 is a testament to the team’s dedication to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Every employee’s wellbeing is a priority, and this recognition reinforces our commitment to proactive risk management and continuous improvement in safety standards," said Ajith Balakrishna, Head of HSE, Berkeley Services UAE.

Leadership Perspective

Commenting on the achievement, Karl Heinz Otto Mair, CEO of Berkeley Services Group, stated:

"This achievement is a true reflection of our people and the standards we uphold every day with care and commitment and is indeed a proud moment for Berkeley. My sincere appreciation to the entire team, as safety has always remained a non-negotiable priority. As we grow, we continue to focus on innovation, training, and proactive risk management to ensure a safe and secure working environment for all."

Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, congratulated Berkeley Services UAE on their success in winning an International Safety Award 2026 with a Merit:

“Our winners have all made significant and continued efforts to protect and improve the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in their organisations. All the winners, and those who were shortlisted, have dedicated substantial time, resources and commitment to ensuring their work, teams and workplaces remained healthy and safe during 2025. I also thank all organisations who took time to apply for these awards, and to our panel of volunteer judges for adjudicating.”

“It is our vision at the British Safety Council that no-one should be injured or made ill through their work – wherever that takes place around the world. By sharing the achievements of the winners of these awards, we can inspire other employers everywhere to follow their lead and give workers’ health, safety and wellbeing the priority it rightly deserves.”

“The long list of winners of the International Safety Awards demonstrates that a significant number of companies recognise that effective management of health and safety risks is a business growth enabler, benefiting not just employees, but organisations and wider society.”

“Our sincere congratulations to Berkeley Services UAE. All of those working at Berkeley Services should be enormously proud of their achievement.”