Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority Unveils Big Plans for Year of Zayed

Press release

Published January 7th, 2018 - 12:23 GMT

The Year of Zayed is a huge step towards introducing the next generations to the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in shaping and enriching our beloved nation.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching 20 key initiatives to mark the Year of Zayed such as backing the infrastructure projects in developing countries (in the form of engineering consultancies and maintenance works) in collaboration with the International Humanitarian City, and broadening the scope of the Tamkeen initiative of RTA Foundation to include other emirates.

Endorsing these initiatives, Mattar Al Tayer, the director-general and chairman of the board of executive directors of RTA, said it is in response to the directives of President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, declaring 2018 as the Year of Zayed, and considering it a national event for the UAE.

"The Year of Zayed is a huge step towards introducing the next generations to the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in shaping and enriching our beloved nation," remarked Al Tayer.

"In the context of the noble values of the UAE community, elevating social responsibility, solidarity and cooperation between community members and organisations, and in keeping with RTA’s social responsibility to the nation and the community, we have endorsed 20 initiatives marking the Year of Zayed," he stated.

"The initiatives implemented externally include holding a mobile exhibition in RTA’s premises to spotlight the key events and achievements of Sheikh Zayed and dedicating the proceeds of the distinctive number plate Z 1971 to RTA Foundation," noted Al Tayer.

The initiatives also include supporting the improvement of the infrastructure of developing countries (in the form of engineering consultancies and maintenance works) in collaboration with the International Humanitarian City, and broadening the scope of the Tamkeen initiative of RTA Foundation to include other emirates.

They also include upgrading the 'Meals-on-Wheels' initiative to extend to other events (Eid, Back to School), making a special edition of the NOL card, and decorating customer service centres with portraits and axioms of Sheikh Zayed.

The other key initiatives are reviving school notebooks bearing Sheikh Zayed images and distributing them to schools in support of education, noted Al Tayer.

"The internal initiatives of the Year of Zayed will include broadcasting key achievements and axioms of Sheikh Zayed to RTA employees through social media channels, launching internal monthly competitions for employees, and holding an internal exhibition within the authority to showcase Sheikh Zayed's achievements during National Day celebrations," he added.

Source: Trade Arabia

Background Information

Roads and Transport Authority

Providing an advanced transport network for the people of Dubai was among the top priorities on the government’s agenda, a goal reflected by the initiatives to enhance the public transport facilities and improve roads across the emirate to make travel safer and smoother, thus the founding of The Roads and Transport Authority by the Decree No. 17 of 2005.

RTA plans and provides the requirements of transport, roads and traffic in Dubai, and between Dubai and other Emirates of the UAE and neighboring countries, in order to provide an effective and integrated transport system to achieve Dubai's vision and serve its vital interests.