Corporate Social Responsibility
RTA contributes AED5 million to support “1 Billion Meals Endowment” campaign.
RTA has announced AED5 million contribution to the “1 Billion Meals Endowment” campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The campaign aims to establish the largest Ramadan sustainable food aid endowment fund.
Launching Eid al-Fitr initiatives for orphans, people of determination and students
RTA unleashed a series of Eid al-Fitr initiatives in partnership with the Emirates Red Crescent, Rashid Center for People of Determination, Al Etihad Charity Foundation, Keolis MHI — Dubai Metro and Tram Operator - and Roxy Cinema.
Marking International Volunteer Day by honouring more than 800 volunteers
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), honoured 857 volunteers who participated in voluntary, humanitarian, and charitable initiatives in which RTA was engaged in 2022 and 2023.
Marking Back-To-School season by distributing school bags to students
Marking the Back to School season, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) celebrated the distribution of school bags and basic school supplies to students, in cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent, the Transportation Security Department of Dubai Police and Keolis MHI, operator of the Dubai Metro and Tram.
9 community initiatives in celebration of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
During the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) partnered with public and private organisations to implement nine initiatives targeting various community groups, including drivers, labourers, low-income families, the elderly, orphans, sick children, and road users.
RTA contributes AED5 million to support “1 Billion Meals Endowment” campaign
RTA has announced AED5 million contribution to the “1 Billion Meals Endowment” campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The campaign aims to establish the largest Ramadan sustainable food aid endowment fund.
Celebrating UN Arabic Language Day
In honour of the United Nation’s Arabic Language Day, which the UNESCO celebrates annually on December 18th, marking the United Nations’ resolution to adopt Arabic as its sixth official and working language, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has organised initiatives showcasing its role in promoting the national identity and social responsibility among employees and orphaned children.
AccessAbilities Expo
The stand of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at the AccessAbilities Expo is seeing immense footfall. Visitors were interested to know more about the initiative of the Customer Happiness Centre on wheels for Senior Emiratis & People of Determination launched in 2020. The initiative aims to diversify and simplify the service channels for the People of Determination as well as Senior Citizens (Emiratis) and Residents.
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RTA announced that 41,210 individuals and families (20,810 individuals and 20,400 families) amongst categories operating in the first defence line against the coronavirus (Covid-19) had benefitted from RTA’s charitable initiatives in Ramadan. Beneficiaries included senior Emiratis, senior residents, drivers, female drivers and families of employees. This initiative, which had been on the go for several years, translates RTA’s commitment to boosting its social responsibility. RTA’s Meals on Wheel’s initiative that was carried out for nine years in a row was designated this year to the first defence line against the coronavirus. The initiative distributed Iftar meals to 13,500 cleaners and security personnel at Latifa and Rashid Hospitals and the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services. The initiative was run in collaboration with Serco, Dubai Metro and Tram Operator, in collaboration with Talabat the online food and household delivery platform.
To mark the accession as President of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in response to the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, in 2012, to celebrate Flag Day by fluttering the UAE flag in various public facilities across Dubai as part of RTA’s celebrations of the event.
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of #RTA, raised the national flag at RTA’s Head Office in the presence of a few CEOs and Executive Directors, in RTA’s main head quarter.
Events included raising the national flag in a variety of #Dubai landmarks such the Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay Crossing, Zabeel area, Water Canal, Al Garhoud Bridge, and Tripoli Street.
53,144,335
Number of beneficiaries
47
Number of CSR Initiatives
AED 56,363,187
Amount Spent on CSR
5,089,6111
Number of beneficiaries
43
Number of CSR Initiatives
AED 6,205,000
Amount Spent on CSR
2,152,214
Number of beneficiaries
28
Number of CSR Initiatives
AED 9,152,214
Amount Spent on CSR
4,593,423
Number of beneficiaries
42
Number of CSR Initiatives
AED 7,989,199
Amount Spent on CSR
2,856,394
Number of beneficiaries
32
Number of CSR Initiatives
AED 5,000,000
Amount Spent on CSR
The concept of social responsibility is modern in Arab societies both as terminology and organisation. It is an important pillar of community life and a means of advanced communities. The value of individuals in the community is measured by the extent to which they bear the responsibility towards themselves and others.