RTA launches GCC Traffic Week at Mall of the Emirates
Events of the 32nd GCC Traffic Week began the other day throughout the nation and GCC countries. To mark the occasion, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has actually released a big stand at Mall of the Emirates encompassing a selection of interactive events for visitors. This year's occasions, which roll on up to 17th March, are held under the theme: Your Decision Determines Your Fate.
"The GCC Traffic Week events are both interactive & creative. They are prioritied on all family members and visitors of Mall of the Emirate with the goal of raising public awareness about the dangers of using the smart phone while driving, stated Hussein Al Banna, Executive Director of Traffic at RTA's Traffic & Roads Agency.
"This year, we are keen to guarantee that the activities of the traffic awareness stand cover all age groups, while taking into account the cultural differences and social orientations. The stand has Kids Corner proposing printed materials, awareness-raising games and the newest edition of Salama Magazine. It also has an electronic training center tailored with a 3D monitor simulating electronic games meant for youth who have got or in the process of getting a driver license. It also has racks exhibiting driver-oriented publications, and huge screens exhibiting educative movies using 3D technology. The film has actually been custom-made for the GCC Traffic Week providing pictorial narration of the risks of making use of mobile phone during driving along with illustrations and stats," noted Al Banna.
"The Stand will receive heads and members of GCC delegates visiting the UAE to mark the event. It describes RTA's contributions to enhancing traffic safety levels in Dubai together with its year-long instructional programs & events. The Stand is open for visitors of the Mall from 10 am to 10 pm. Traffic safety & awareness professionals will be in hand to assist the public about the importance of traffic safety principles, and react to all inquiries.
"The program of the Traffic & Roads Safety for this week is not limited to RTA Stand at Mall of the Emirates, however covers a varied cast of activities. Awareness brochures devoted for the GCC Traffic Week will be distributed at Emarat Petrol stations throughout the Week.
"Cooperation is operating with a number of public and private schools for turning on the activities of student traffic awareness teams through holding informative quizzes by means of school broadcasting system, staging traffic exhibitions and sending out awareness brochures to moms and dads," he included.
Al Banna gotten in touch with the public to add to the success of activities held by going to and participating in those events, and constantly complying with the safe driving concepts.
