The holy month of Ramadan is about giving back to the community and spreading love. And to make the most of the remaining days, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out nine Ramadan initiatives by collaborating with public and private organisations. The initiative mainly targets community groups, including drivers, labourers, low-income families, the elderly, orphans, sick children, and road users. Read on to know everything about it.
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Around 700 volunteers from RTA participated in the community initiatives and collectively contributed 2,000 volunteer hours to all initiatives throughout Ramadan. The initiative was closely monitored by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, RTA, and it was made sure that it reached the rightful beneficiaries.
RTA implemented the nine charitable initiatives during Ramadan and is aiming to continue these efforts during Eid Al-Fitr. Five initiatives carried out during Ramadan include- Meals-On-Wheels, Zayed Day for Humanitarian Work, The Emirates Society for Parents Care and Relief, Ramadan Aman Campaign, and The Iftar project. And the Eid Al-Fitr initiatives consisted of Kiswat Eid (Eid Clothing), Fun Journey, Eidiyah (Eid gift), and Eid Happiness.
When it comes to Meals-On-Wheels, the iftar meals are prepared at RTA’s Head Office by dozens of volunteers from RTA and beyond for delivery by a bus that operates from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm daily, travelling to workers’ accommodations determined in coordination with relevant entities in different areas of the emirate. So far, the campaign has provided more than 40,000 iftar meals during Ramadan.
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Furthermore, RTA also participated in Zayed Day for Humanitarian Work, a day that reflects the UAE’s dedication to consolidating charitable efforts and promoting values of giving and tolerance. On the 19th of Ramadan, RTA distributed Ramadan Rations by providing nol cards worth 500 dirhams each to targeted low-income families, eligible groups, and taxi drivers.
For Eid Al Fitr, RTA is committed to spreading joy by reaching out to as many beneficiaries as possible. Eid clothes were donated to around 300 orphans and sick children. Additionally, RTA organised a fun journey to the Museum of the Future for groups of orphans and those suffering from childhood cancer to share the joy of Eid Al-Fitr with them.
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Varied government and private agencies came forward and sponsored these initiatives. And with Eid around the corner, we urge you to donate and do something for the needy. You can donate to Sheikh Mohammed’s 1 Billion Meals Campaign or work with some NGOs and offer them the help they need.
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