The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai participated in the (International Expo for People of Determination 2024), which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Center from October 7 to 9 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Supreme President and CEO of Emirates Airlines. The exhibition includes 300 international exhibitors and a rehabilitation center, in addition to the participation of local and private entities, as various entities present the latest global practices in the field of making people of determination happy and making Dubai friendly to people of determination.
Rashid Al Mulla, Director of the Marketing and Corporate Communications Department at the Roads and Transport Authority, said: “The (International Expo for People of Determination) is a global platform in which various entities and companies working in the sector of empowering people of determination interact and employ services and technologies to facilitate and support the way of life, and showcase solutions. The exhibition also seeks to “Enhancing cooperation and joint work between all companies coming from different countries of the world.”
He added: “The Authority’s participation in the exhibition, which began since its launch in 2016, comes as an affirmation of the institutional values of enhancing reputation, teamwork, and enhancing leadership and cooperation. In the sixth edition of the exhibition, the Roads and Transport Authority was distinguished by introducing the public and visitors to a number of initiatives that help people of determination, including : The latest buses qualified for people of determination, and a film highlighting the exceptional services provided to people of determination at metro and tram stations according to the “Dubai Building Code,” which requires the provision of paths for the blind (internal and external), automatic doors for the main entrances, ramps, directional signs, and designated waiting areas that are appropriate for people of determination. The requirements of people of determination and elevators with large spaces. The authority also offers the service (Mobile Customer Happiness Center), which provides services to people of determination, senior citizens, and senior residents, including vehicle registration and renewal, and transfer and export transactions.”
Visitors to the exhibition also learned about the (Smart Pedestrian Signals) project, in which the smart pedestrian signal technology works through a system that relies on sensors connected to the ground lights system. The project also contributed to raising the level of traffic safety and giving sufficient time for pedestrians who need more time to cross. Services that the Authority is keen to provide and update are website services to facilitate people of determination’s access to digital content. These tools include page readers, sign language, link highlighting, and other tools that help people with motor difficulties or those who suffer from poor eyesight and difficulty reading.
It is worth noting that the Authority completed the third phase of the project to rehabilitate its buildings and facilities to be friendly to people of determination and in line with the standards of the Dubai Building Code. The number of qualified facilities and buildings reached 26, including the main building, 15 bus stations, 4 buildings for multi-storey car parks, 2 customer happiness centers and 5 Administrative buildings and Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station. The third phase is considered the final phase of the rehabilitation project, and the development process continues based on the continuous updates to the “Dubai Building Code”.
On the humanitarian and sports level, the Authority cooperated with the Dubai Club for People of Determination by signing a memorandum of cooperation with the aim of exchanging experiences, integrating efforts, and strengthening working relationships and partnerships to support people of determination in the sports field, and providing them with all capabilities and facilities in order to prepare them to compete in local and international sports tournaments and among the most important sports champions. Those who received support and achieved international achievements were champion Aisha Al-Mutaiwi in the field of strength games, athlete Ahmed Al-Badwawi in the field of cycling, and athlete Ayman Al-Muqbali, who won golds and silvers in the field of bowling.
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