The Healthy Home® Introduces Healthy Workplace Certification in the UAE

Certifying Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing

Data-driven certification programme to help UAE workplaces measure, improve, and demonstrate workplace wellbeing using real indoor environmental data

(Dubai, Jul 16, 2026) – IEQ technologies, part of The Healthy Home Global®, together with Healthy Workplace Middle East, is proud to officially launch the Healthy Workplace Certification programme in the UAE. The certification provides organisations with an objective and measurable way to assess the health and well-being of their workplace environment. Instead of relying primarily on employee surveys, general observations, or self-reported information, the programme evaluates real indoor environmental data collected during normal workplace operations. Through the certification, businesses can better understand how their indoor environment is performing, identify areas requiring improvement, and demonstrate a measurable commitment to the well-being of employees, clients, and visitors.

Bringing measurable workplace wellbeing to the UAE

Workplace wellbeing is becoming an increasingly important consideration for organisations across the UAE. Businesses are paying closer attention to employee experience, indoor air quality, sustainability, ESG objectives, and the overall performance of their working environments. However, many environmental conditions that can influence workplace comfort and wellbeing are not immediately visible. These can include elevated carbon dioxide levels, airborne particles, volatile organic compounds, ventilation issues, temperature fluctuations, and humidity imbalance.

Healthy Workplace Certification helps organisations move beyond assumptions by providing a structured evaluation based on actual workplace conditions. The programme is powered by Indoorcare, an indoor environmental monitoring and analytics platform that evaluates parameters including carbon dioxide, PM2.5, PM10, total volatile organic compounds, temperature, and humidity.

How Healthy Workplace Certification works

The Healthy Workplace Certification process is simple, structured, and data-led:

1. Deploy IAQ devices

For organizations without existing indoor air quality monitors, IAQ devices are installed in the workplace to monitor key environmental parameters during the assessment period. The monitoring period runs for 30 days, giving a more complete view of workplace conditions across real operating hours instead of relying on a one-time inspection.

2. 30 Day Monitoring

During the 30-day HWP assessment period, indoor environmental data is collected and reviewed through Indoorcare’s software-enabled certification framework. The platform evaluates workplace conditions and generates insights based on key areas linked to workplace wellness, including comfort, cognitive function, productivity, performance, and physical health.

3. Review through the certification framework

Data is reviewed through the Healthy Workplace certification framework. If the workplace does not initially meet the required certification score, the organization receives actionable recommendations to help improve indoor environmental conditions. This is where The Healthy Home® can support businesses in the UAE with practical indoor environment improvement solutions.

4. Certification recognition is awarded

Organizations that meet the Total Wellness Score of 71% or greater receive official certification recognition. This may include an official certificate, digital certification badge, and communication materials that can be used to highlight the organization’s commitment to workplace wellbeing. The certification gives businesses a credible way to communicate measurable proof of care to employees, clients, visitors, and stakeholders.

A new benchmark for workplace wellbeing in the UAE

The launch of Healthy Workplace Certification represents an important step towards making workplace wellbeing more measurable, transparent and actionable across the UAE. By combining environmental monitoring, data analytics, practical improvement recommendations and formal certification, the programme enables organisations to establish a clearer understanding of their workplace conditions and take informed steps towards healthier indoor environments. Businesses can apply for certification as a one-time workplace assessment or as part of a longer-term indoor environmental monitoring and wellbeing programme.

About The Healthy Home® and IEQ Technologies

Founded by Hisham Jaber, The Healthy Home® and IEQ Technologies work together to advance indoor environmental quality and healthier living environments across the Middle East. Established in 2013, The Healthy Home® operates across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, providing scientifically supported home and indoor environmental services. IEQ Technologies, the group’s indoor environmental technology and innovation arm, provides monitoring, analytics, air purification, and indoor environmental quality solutions through partnerships with international technology providers.

Together, The Healthy Home® and IEQ Technologies support organisations and communities in measuring, understanding, and improving the environments in which people live and work.

Start your Healthy Workplace Certification journey

Organisations interested in assessing their workplace can apply using existing indoor air quality data or request the deployment of workplace monitoring devices for the 30-day assessment period. Visit Healthy Workplace Middle East to learn more or submit a certification enquiry.