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Nov 30, 2021

UAE people take pride in the sacrifices of martyrs

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stated that Commemoration Day, marked annually on November 30^th, is a memorable day in the history of the United Arab Emirates and a source of UAE people’s pride in the sacrifices of the nation's martyrs.

Nov 3, 2021

Celebrating Flag Day

RTA took part in the UAE’s celebration of the Flag Day, in response to the national initiative rolled out by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, to mark the event each year. Al Tayer expressed his pride on this day, which boosts the spirit of cohesion amongst citizens and renews the loyalty to the nation that is bracing itself for celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the federation on the 2^nd of December this year 2021.

Dec 18, 2020

Arabic Language Day

RTA recognises that the Arabic language is the means of articulating the national, Arabic and Islamic identity. It is the tool through which our bright civilisation is presented. It reminds generations of the greatness of this language, which has played a great role throughout history in interactive cultures and civilisations and enhance inter-civilisation communication.

Nov 30, 2020

Commemoration Day

Commemoration Day is a national event for recalling the huge sacrifices of our martyrs while defending the nation. RTA considers the day an occasion to renew condolences to the families of martyrs through celebrating this day

Nov 3, 2020

Flag Day

RTA celebrates the Flag Day on November 3^rd each year, which coincides with the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan taking office as President of the UAE

Nov 28, 2019

National Day

From its inception in 2005, RTA is celebrating the National Day of the UAE by holding a cocktail of superb activities to mark the event. Each year, it seeks to deliver a new theme reflecting part of the rich legacy of the UAE

Jun 17, 2019

Year of Tolerance 2019

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE declared "2019" in the UAE as a "Year of Tolerance" to cement the UAE as a global capital of tolerance. RTA contributed several initiatives to support and promote this year.

Jan 6, 2018

Year of Zayed 2018

RTA has launched 20 RTA initiatives in the Year of Zayed, in response to the announcement of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State designating 2018 as (The year of Zayed), and considering it a national event for the United Arab Emirates

Feb 20, 2017

Year of Giving 2017

To keep pace with the nation’s humanitarian and charitable initiatives, RTA quickly developed several initiatives to support and promote the Year of Giving in 2017. RTA launched specific initiatives that reflect its commitment to an effective response to all the national directives.

Jan 1, 2016

Year of Reading "UAE Pioneers" 2016

RTA is making sustained efforts in promoting the Educated Establishment concept. It supported the Year of Reading in 2016 and launched quality initiatives to promote the culture of reading and knowledge and the development of perception and mental abilities

Dec 22, 2022

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.

Jan 6, 2022

Tamkeen programme trains 100 young Emiratis on businesses and small enterprises

RTA launched the 4^th edition of Tamkeen (Empowerment) Programme, which extends over 9 months (July 2021 – March 2022), in collaboration with Rawafed Learning Centre and the Ministry of Community Development

Dec 7, 2021

Join Youth for Public Transport Facebook Group

(RTA) called upon the youth to join the ‘Youth For Public Transport (Y4PT) Facebook Group’ for easy access to the category of school and university students in order to motivate them to use public transportation in their daily commute.

Apr 1, 2021

Reading month “My Family Reads”

RTA concluded its initiatives during the month of Reading, that is held in the month of March of every year. Themed ‘My Family Reads,’ 2021 this year’s edition witnessed an array of activities aimed to promote the culture of reading to RTA’s employees, their families and public transport riders. Through initiatives such as “Help me Read”, 13 of RTA’s top leaders have volunteered in virtual sessions that were held involving 40 orphan children from fixed-income families, in efforts to educate and encourage them to read.

Jul 5, 2020

Read with RTA

RTA seeks to promote its social responsibility in the field of knowledge across all the community. It realises that reading is the umbrella for cultural horizons and deeper knowledge as the community will be able to protect itself and components against any distortions and crooked agenda, especially considering the abundant sources of dubious knowledge. Each year, RTA launches an array of initiatives in support of Read More initiative to focus on the most important community segment i.e. students.

Nov 15, 2019

Thuraya Fund

RTA matches the vision of our leaders especially concerning the challenges facing the present and future of the Arab nation highlighted by the spread of illiteracy. These challenges can undermine any cultural achievements in Arab countries. Therefore, RTA mobilised all resources to support the ‘illiteracy challenge’ launched by our government

Oct 11, 2019

RTA Initiatives in Thailand

As part of Ramadan Iftar initiative, branded as Meals on Wheels will run in its ninth editions. This initiative will be in the Kingdom of Thailand where RTA has gifted two buses to lift students of Dar al-Ma'arif Al-Ahlia Islamic School, South Thailand. Each bus will serve 15 students. Ramadan rations will be distributed to 1568 students in the school.

Mar 29, 2019

Help Me Read

Humanity is a major component of RTA’s initiatives. RTA’s strategies offered a chance for those deprived of the ability to read. It developed an initiative that will bring happiness to those individuals and qualify them to be individuals who can read. Thus, it helped them to get rid of this menace that precluded them from contributing to the development of themselves and their society.

Dec 6, 2018

Dubai Audio Library

People of determination rank high in RTA’s strategies and it exerts every effort to support them. Examples include launching initiatives that contribute to their happiness and inclusion in society. People of determination with visual impairment feature high in RTA’s concern.

Jul 24, 2018

RTA Initiatives in Egypt

RTA has distributed several auto rickshaws to help people travel in remote Egyptian villages helping families with limited income. The delegation also arranged for tuition classes in Arabic and other subjects for poor students. The beneficiaries, experiencing tough health and living conditions, were selected in coordination with the Islamic Charitable Society in Egypt. RTA has also opened two classes for teaching Arabic language and other academic subjects, and distributed school bags and stationery to about 400 students.

Jul 13, 2018

Tamkeen with RTA

Tamkeen with RTA is a three-month training programme that targets Emirati graduates who have not found jobs over a year since graduation, with the aims of empowering and grooming them for the job market. The Programme corresponds with the approach of the RTA to embed the values of giving back towards Emirati graduates; who are the future drivers of the UAE’s development. Graduates are trained by a bunch of experienced RTA specialists who have donated their professional knowledge and time to train these youths on the work environment and creative & strategic thinking.

Mar 29, 2018

RTA Initiatives in Tanzania and Uganda

RTA foundation donated two school buses, 400 bags containing school supplies and 50 bicycles in cooperation with Al Futtaim Motors and Dar Al Ber Society. This formed a part of the "Global Contributions" of the RTA Charity Foundation and also an extension of the ‘Year of Giving’ and the ‘Year of Zayed’; bearing lofty human values.

Dec 8, 2017

Audio Kiosk

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to lend every possible support to the People of Determination in keeping with the Government directives. In this regard, it has gifted numerous audio books recorded in CDs to the Emirates Association of the Visually Impaired in Sharjah. The move is part of RTA’s initiative in support of People of Determination

Sep 30, 2017

Reading Nation

RTA always endeavours to support all types of Dubai Government initiatives and delivers superb initiatives to facilitate the royal directives. Through these initiatives, RTA seeks to promote the value of reading and embedding it in the conscience of generations at the local, regional and global levels

Dec 14, 2014

Classroom in Rashid Centre for People of Determination

RTA is expanding its strategic vision towards supporting people of determination wherever they are. Community centres that host some of these individuals are part of RTA’s focus to support them in various fields, especially the field of education.

Aug 24, 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.

May 26, 2023

Refurbishing 60k uniforms through Kiswat Khair initiative

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has retrofitted and recycled 60,000 pieces of official uniforms in the 5^th annual Kiswat Khair (Clothes for Good) initiative, which took place at Etisalat by e& Metro Station with the collaboration of students and people of determination, as well as 17 public and private entities.

Mar 10, 2020

Dubai Chamber of Commerce CSR Label

RTA has had several successes in social responsibility. It achieved the Dubai Chamber CSR Label for the third year in a row, thus became the first government department to make this achievement. RTA is always keen to hold partnerships with various bodies to enhance its community-related activities. It developed a strategy to fulfil its role and duties towards the local community.

Dec 15, 2019

Clean Up the World campaign

RTA takes part in "Clean Up the World" campaign under the patronage of Dubai Municipality and in cooperation with many government and private bodies. It aims to support efforts towards preserving the environment from all kinds of waste while keeping the UAE clean.

Aug 14, 2019

Car-free day

Protecting the environment from carbon pollution is a key strategy of the RTA towards implementing the green economy initiative of our leaders. RTA encourages this trend and all initiatives aimed to achieve this vital goal by limiting the use of private transportation by individuals

Jun 14, 2019

Dubai Club for People of Determination

In 2019, RTA and the Dubai Club for People of Determination signed a cooperation agreement to share experiences and integrate efforts, and strengthen partnership in a way that supports the people of determination in response to Dubai Government's initiative “My Community - A Place for All”.

Mar 31, 2019

Earth Hour

RTA takes part in the global initiative of Earth Hour to conserve the use of power. It is keen to capitalise on its service and operational facilities to serve these initiatives

Dec 15, 2018

White Stick

RTA’s volunteers participate in the White Cane March on October 15^th. The event is organized by Al Ihssan Charitable Society on the occasion of the International Day of the Blind, in support of the visually impaired. The march was carried out with a white stick that represents the blind. Participants put on special glasses blocking eyesight so that people can have a sense of the blind on this day

Dec 2, 2018

Dubai Metro Music Festival

RTA realises that Dubai is a city of fun and pleasure for more than 200 nationalities live. So it was perceived that it would be fitting to find a language that brings all these nationalities together under one emotional umbrella. It was music.

May 17, 2018

Ramadan Aman campaign

The month of Ramadan is one of the most important charitable platforms during which RTA runs and promotes its humanitarian activities as it is the month of giving and goodness. It also supports all campaigns launched by organisations in Dubai.

Feb 14, 2018

Cooperation with Watani Al Emarat Foundation

RTA signed a cooperation agreement with Watani Al Emarat Foundation to consolidate national culture and patriotism by participating in various courses and activities in cooperation with the foundation. RTA takes part in the annual celebrations of the National Day by organising the march and engaging employees in various activities accompanying national events.

Jan 8, 2018

Sponsoring Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

RTA believes that cultural festivals have the potential of enhancing the intellectual skills of the community. Therefore, it makes relentless efforts to showcase its social responsibility in this field through allocating part of its services for sponsoring events which cement the cultural profile of Dubai and the UAE

Nov 15, 2017

Sponsoring KidZania City

As part of its efforts to contribute to the society and raise the public awareness of its services, RTA annually sponsors "interactive corner" at KidZania in the Dubai Mall concerned with various transit systems in Dubai. Models of public buses, Dubai taxis and bus stations were provided for the visitors of KidZania. RTA organises events and quizzes on the site to educate children about traffic safety standards.

Sep 1, 2015

Engineers Without Borders

RTA sponsored the American University of Sharjah’s initiative named ‘Engineers Without Borders’ by supporting a group of engineering students in the fields of electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering, to travel to an Indonesian village to participate in construction and renovation work in social centres, homes and water networks.

Jul 12, 2015

Dubai International Holy Quran Award

RTA always participates in the annual cultural and Islamic events organised in Dubai and provides part of its facilities to support these events. RTA realises that its contribution to the success of these events is a key message within its social responsibility.

Jan 8, 2014

Mobile Eye Clinic

RTA has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Noor Dubai Charitable Foundation, whereby the RTA will establish a mobile eye clinic equipped with the required devices to serve the Emirates of the UAE. RTA prepares and deploys a bus fitted with necessary medical equipment to be a mobile clinic.

Dec 7, 2023

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.

Apr 16, 2023

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.

Apr 4, 2023

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.

Dec 22, 2022

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.

Apr 27, 2022

RTA entertains children with Eid Al-Fitr initiatives

RTA has held an array of initiatives marking the imminent advent of Eid Al-Fitr. Events were held in cooperation with the key partners.

Apr 20, 2022

Al Tayer participates with RTA’s volunteers in delivering Ramadan initiatives

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA praised the volunteering work of employees.

Apr 4, 2022

RTA holds initiatives targeting several segments during Ramadan 2022

RTA is organising several community initiatives during the holy month of Ramadan to promote the values of giving and social responsibility. Initiatives are run in cooperation with the First Abu Dhabi Bank, and KEOLIS-MHI company, responsible for operating and maintaining the Dubai Metro, and operating the Dubai Tram.

Feb 3, 2022

5m benefited from 43 RTA’s initiatives in 2021

The number of beneficiaries from the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in 2021 has topped 5,089,611 individuals. They were covered by 43 initiatives carried out within RTA facilities, in the local community and overseas.

Nov 23, 2021

Retrofitting 36k uniforms through Kiswat Khair initiative

Under the 4^th edition of Kiswat Khair humanitarian initiative, RTA has collected and retrofitted 36 thousand pieces of used clothes. The initiative is run in coordination with RTA’s strategic partners from government and private sector.

Sep 6, 2021

Back to school initiative

RTA embarked on an initiative with students getting back to schools at the start of the new academic year 2021-2022, to give away laptops to the most frequent commuting students that use the metro and tram services to reach their schools and universities; which reflects the RTA’s commitment to encourage all community segments, especially students, to use public transit means encompassing Dubai metro, tram, public buses and marine transit means. The initiative is kindly supported by Noon, HP, Keolis-MHI.

Jul 17, 2021

The Joys of Eid

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) organized its humanitarian initiative "Eid Joy",on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, with the aim of making orphans children happy by distributing Eidiya and gifts in cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent, and BabyShop from Landmark group, where Eid clothes and gifts were distributed as shopping vouchers for children, in addition to live entertainment by the store.

May 2, 2021

Distributing Ramadan Rations

RTA has organized several initiatives in the month of Ramadan, due to its keenness to participate in humanitarian and charitable events organized in the holy month, given their immense social and humanitarian values, RTA celebrated Zayed Humanitarian Day, through distrusting Ramadan Rations this year with nol cards valued at 500 Dirhams each, to eligible taxi and bus drivers. Zayed Humanitarian day corresponds to the 19th of Ramadan each year, a date that marks the death of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Apr 18, 2021

Annual Autism Awareness Campaign

As part of the 15^th annual autism awareness campaign launched by the Dubai Autism Center under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, over 5,300 screens located in the RTA’s metro, tram and bus stations as well as gas stations and shopping centres are displaying awareness messages to educate society about the importance of accepting and empowering individuals with autism and integrating them into society.

Apr 14, 2021

Dubai’s RTA donates AED5 million to ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign

RTA has announced a donation of AED5 million to the "100 Million Meals" campaign that aims to provide food parcels for disadvantaged individuals and families across 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

Dec 10, 2020

RTA’s Internal Volunteering Platform

RTA launched the volunteers digital platform for the employees which enables them to view their personal volunteering profile, view the latest available volunteers opportunities and registering in them. In addition, they will be able to submit their volunteering hours and uploading their certificates at their convenience.

Dec 7, 2020

International Volunteering day

In Celebration of International Volunteering day, RTA has organized a forum via video conference, where the concept of volunteering was discussed and how entities can be enabled to instill the value of volunteering among their employees. In addition, an updated version of the internal volunteering platform was launched. which included many benefits for volunteers in terms of recording their achievements, their CV, and keeping them informed of the latest developments in volunteer activities at RTA.

Nov 22, 2020

Issuing driving licenses for free to 25 low-income earners

RTA is continuing the charitable initiative offering training and learning materials as well as all procedures for obtaining driving license free of charge for disadvantaged individuals. The initiative, which is run in conjunction with the Emirates Driving Institute (EDI) and Beit Al Khair Society, is part of RTA’s responsibility to various community members.

May 22, 2020

Zayed Humanitarian Day

In the month of Ramadan RTA takes part in Zayed Humanitarian Day, an initiative launched by the state to commemorate the death of the founder of the UAE the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who instilled the values of charity in the hearts of the people of the UAE

May 1, 2020

Labour Day

In appreciation of the role of this category and the Dubai development plans, RTA is keen on participating with workers in celebrating the International Workers' Day. It always seeks to support and bring happiness to this category and show the spirit of love, fraternity and support

Apr 27, 2020

Support of the local community during emergencies and crises (such as Covid-19)

RTA is always keen to play a leading role in support of the local community during crises and emergencies. Out of its corporate social responsibility, RTA commits all resources to support government efforts in tackling any challenges facing the local community. Covid-19 pandemic was an example epitomising the effective cooperation under these conditions.

Feb 20, 2020

RTA Donates 6 million dirhams

At the podium of the concluding ceremony of the Hope Makers initiative, RTA announced a financial contribution to the project of building Prof. Magdi Yacoub Heart Centre in Egypt; which will offer cardiac care and surgeries to millions of patients across the Arab world for free. RTA donation amounted to six million dirhams.

Dec 16, 2019

Jisr Al Khair

RTA believes that the happiness of its employees is one of the key pillars of achieving its goals and considers them a real asset for achieving aspirations. It was thus necessary to devise an initiative that embodies RTA’s vision in this field, through supporting employees.

May 6, 2019

UAE Water Aid

UAE Water Aid is one of the noble initiatives of the Dubai Government. It reflects the humanitarian spirit of our leaders. RTA supported the campaign whole-heartedly as it recognises the value of water as a lifeline for the poor and needy.

Apr 17, 2019

RTA Transport Hackathon

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with the Youth for Public Transport Initiative (Y4PT) of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), The hackathon is one of the initiatives launched by RTA with aims to develop high-quality strategies to induce various community segments to use public transport means instead of private automobiles

Mar 17, 2019

Metro Music Festival

In collaboration with Dubai Media Office, the Metro Music Festival was established in 2019 and held every year to Dubai’s messages of harmony and tolerance in the universal language of music. This initiative is part of Brand Dubai’s efforts to develop initiatives that highlight Dubai’s unique character as one of the world’s most culturally diverse and inclusive cities. The Metro Music Festival makes a unique statement about Dubai’s identity and values and raises its profile on the global cultural map as a hub for artists and musicians from across the world to showcase their talent.

Jul 31, 2018

Complimentary directional signs for weddings

RTA provides complimentary directional signs for wedding events of Emiratis since September 2018

Mar 29, 2018

Charity Bus Drives Charity to Arab and African Nations

The Roads and Transport Authority was not satisfied that the role of the charity bus was limited locally, but also made it possible for Arab and African regions, as the authority realises that giving does not depend on a specific geographical area, so it spread its goodwill to Egypt and other friendly countries such as Thailand, Tanzania and Uganda.

Mar 9, 2018

Clothes for Good

RTA launched the Clothes for Good Initiative in 2018, which is a voluntary initiative aimed at rehabilitating the clothes of parking inspectors, bus and taxi drivers of the Roads and Transport Authority. Clothes that are a surplus to the need for employees of technical nature in a number of governmental and private companies and entities in Dubai, to be suitable for the humanity of the needy groups. To this end, the authority invited volunteers from all participating parties and society to prepare these clothes to rehabilitate them to become suitable for use by these groups.

Oct 15, 2017

Dirham Khair

RTA seeks to diffuse the culture of charity not only in the community but also among beneficiaries of RTA whereby giving is voluntary . Therefore, it seeks to add a touch of humanity to all its services, especially transportation means

Oct 29, 2016

The Dubai Endowment Sign (Public Transport Endowment)

RTA has launched the world's first endowment taxicab; a taxi from RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation's fleet. The income of this taxicab will be dedicated to the Public Transport Endowments. The objective of this gesture is to raise the awareness and support to community efforts by public transport. Accordingly, RTA has dedicated the income of one taxicab of the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) to support the Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy.

Jan 15, 2015

Signboards for condolence sites

RTA provides signboards leading to condolence sites free of charge to citizens in the Emirate of Dubai, as a community initiative. The signs fit with the standard of the city instead of casual signs written on cardboard which could drop the aesthetic appearance of the Emirate

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