Roads & Transport Authority - News Details

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.

Rowdah Al Mehrizi, Director of Marketing & Corporate Communication, Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector, RTA, said, “RTA is keen to launch initiatives and support and promote social responsibility. It decided to celebrate the UN Arabic Language Day by undertaking an initiative for non-Arabic speakers children to read Arabic books in a session attended by a group of RTA’s officials. Volunteers had been invited to interact with the children to encourage them to learn more about the Arabic language.

 “The second initiative had targeted RTA employees through an Arabic language contest that included questions covering various sections of the Arabic language. The contest was held to raise cultural awareness among employees on the importance of the Arabic language. The event was also in line with the pioneering efforts of the UAE to support the Arabic language as it is firmly intertwined with the national identity and the historical roots of the nation” explained Al Mehrizi.

It is noteworthy that RTA had inaugurated a digital library this year to offer employees an integrated knowledge base to enrich their cognitive abilities thanks to the exceptional content that includes electronic & multimedia materials, research & studies in addition to newspapers and magazines in various languages. In 2021, RTA launched the "Read with RTA" app during the Reading Month, which included 600 Arabic and English knowledge materials.