Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has taken a slew of community initiatives to help those in need and to promote the values of giving and social responsibility during the holy month of Ramadan.
The First Abu Dhabi Bank, and KEOLIS-MHI, responsible for operating and maintaining Dubai Metro and the Dubai Tram, are providing assistance and help to RTA in their noble cause.
RTA has taken these initiatives with the aim of helping a wide range of segments such as bus drivers, workers, delivery bike drivers, truckers, orphans and low income families.
Meals-On-Wheels Initiative
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Rowdah Al Mehrizi, director of marketing and corporate communication, Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector, RTA, said, “This year, RTA is organising three Ramadan initiatives. The first is ‘Meals-On-Wheels’, which targets bus drivers, workers, delivery bike drivers, and truck drivers. Partners include First Abu Dhabi Bank, ENOC, Continental Tires, Beit Al Khair Society, Red Crescent, and Dar Al Ber Society. This initiative will provide 30,000 meals, at a rate of 1,000 iftar meals per day. RTA will also provide 17,500 iftar meals, in cooperation with volunteers at its head office, and a special bus will be deployed to distribute meals.”
Ramadan Rations
He further added, “The second initiative is ‘Ramadan Rations,’ which is held in conjunction with Zayed Humanitarian Day. Prepaid nol cards will be distributed to low-income families, which can be used in shopping at major retail stores, to meet the needs of recipients during the holy month.”
Sabil Bread Initiative
The third initiative is ‘Sabil Bread’, one of the many projects of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. The initiative aims to provide fresh free bread to families and workers, through smart devices provided in 10 districts of Dubai that can produce fresh bread with a single touch.