Day: April 10, 2022

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RTA, Dubai Police announce start of operation of electric scooters

DUBAI, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the General HQ of Dubai Police have announced the start of the operation of electric scooters on permitted cycling tracks in 10 districts across Dubai starting Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

The step is taken in line with Resolution Number 13 for 2022, endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council, regulating the use of scooters in Dubai. It supports the efforts to make Dubai a bicycle-friendly city and reflects the huge success of the trial operation of e-scooters that started in October 2020.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), noted, “The initial phase covers Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Internet City, Al Rigga, 2nd of December Street, The Palm Jumeirah, and City Walk. It also covers safe roads and tracks within specific zones at Al Qusais, Al Mankhool, and Al Karama, in addition to the 167-km long tracks designated for bicycles and scooters across Dubai, excluding the cycling tracks at Saih Assalam, Al Qudra and Meydan,” said Al Tayer.

“The selection of these districts was guided by specific criteria, such as high population density, special development areas, areas served by public transport and metro stations, the availability of integrated infrastructure, and areas with a high level of traffic safety.

“About 500,000 journeys were made until the end of 2021. By the end of this month, RTA will launch through its website (www.rta.ae) a link enabling interested individuals to apply for free to obtain permits for riding e-scooters on safe roads identified by RTA. The process involves attending training courses and passing an online test,” explained Al Tayer.

Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, praised the issuance of the Executive Council’s Resolution No. 13 for 2022 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council, regulating the use of bicycles and electric bikes and scooters in Dubai. “The Resolution will encourage the use of electric bikes and scooters for mobility. It cements the government drive to rank Dubai as a bicycle-friendly city, considering bikes safe and a eco-friendly mobility means over short distances,” said Al Marri. He confirmed that they were working with RTA and strategic partners to realise the strategies of the Dubai Government. He praised the efforts of the concerned departments at the Dubai Police to enforce the implementation of safety and security stipulations, and ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.

“Dubai Police is keen to ensure the compliance of road users with the applicable rules, in line with the policy aimed to make Dubai the ideal place for living and doing business, the favourite and safest destination of visitors, and the city with the least carbon footprint worldwide. The step also contributes to realising the UAE Energy Strategy 2050. It is our duty in Dubai Police to control the road, and ensure that cyclists, e-scooter riders and users of all other mobility means comply with the safety conditions to protect them, as well as others, against the risks of roads,” added Al Marri.

RTA called on cyclists to park the shared electric scooters of operators in the designated parking spaces only. Parked scooters should not block the movement of traffic and pedestrians or the use of public parking. It urged them to avoid violating the conditions and regulations provided for in the Resolution and decisions issued. The Resolution states that the parking of the bike or electric scooter in other than the designated parking spaces in a way that may obstruct the movement of vehicles or pedestrians, or pose risk to road users, will result in a fine of AED 200.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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CSR UAE Fund Board of Trustees approves five-year strategy

DUBAI, CSR UAE Fund Board of Trustees held its first meeting in 2022 chaired by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, Chairman of CSR UAE Fund.

The meeting witnessed the approval of CSR UAE Fund 5 years strategy, which was developed to enhance the role of the UAE as the global driver for responsible investment and sustainable development in alignment with UAE’s fifty-years strategy.

On this occasion, Minister Al Marri said that the CSR UAE Fund will focus on 5 main pillars in the strategy, development of legislation, development of policies and frameworks that govern and encourage efforts related to Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Impact practices, strengthening public-private partnerships, directing corporate contributions towards national priority projects in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, and measuring and rewarding institutional practices in this field.

He continued that the Fund’s strategy for the next five years include 50 programmes and initiatives designed in partnership with the private sector that will be measured according to a number of key indicators, to ensure the anticipated sustainable impact, and to assess the level of progress achieved at the state level in regard to the Sustainable Development Goals.

The board welcomed the newly appointed members: Fatima Tawakul, Assistant Under-Secretary for Support Services, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Walid Al Naqbi as Board Secretary.

CSR UAE Fund is the federal arm governing CSR & Sustainable Impact in the UAE by launching national priority development projects, verifying sustainable impact projects in the UAE, and measuring and awarding corporates for their practices in the field of CSR and Sustainable Impact that supports environmental, social, governance principles (ESGs) and sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Source: Emirates News Agency

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Emirates Islamic bank contributes AED 5 million to the 1 Billion Meals Initiative

DUBAI, Emirates Islamic bank has announced that it has contributed AED 5 million to the 1 Billion Meals initiative, the largest of its kind in the region to provide food to underprivileged and vulnerable groups suffering from food insecurity in 50 countries.

The contribution of the Emirates Islamic bank helps provide basic foodstuffs to individuals and families in lower-income communities in the countries covered by 1 Billion Meals. The initiative is organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), in cooperation with United Nations agencies, regional networks focused on providing food security to vulnerable groups, and local humanitarian institutions and charities, in coordination with the relevant authorities in the targeted countries.

By donating to the campaign, the bank joins a long list of charity and humanitarian pioneers, including institutions, companies and individuals who have announced their support for the 1 Billion Meals initiative since its inception. Their contributions, starting at the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, form part of a comprehensive social movement that includes various entities, institutions and community groups acting in solidarity with the needy and the hungry, and that embody the value of giving, which is firmly rooted in Emirati society.

Commenting on the contribution, Salah Amin, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Islamic, said, “As we observe the holy month of Ramadan, we are delighted to contribute to the One Billion Meals initiative, one of the largest campaigns to fight hunger in the world. Through this noble initiative, we will continue to support the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and guided by the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in elevating the quality of life worldwide. At Emirates Islamic, we have a long-term commitment to contribute to the UAE’s efforts in addressing global humanitarian challenges and advancing charitable work that reflects the true values of Emirati culture.”

Donors can contribute to the 1 Billion Meals campaign through the following donation channels – the campaign’s official website:

https://ddei5-0-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=www.1billionmeals.ae&umid=85AEC5C3-DC4B-0E05-A8D8-AF72DCC4B618&auth=d95b31bf228f812d834cf2cf03f5e34fa7215184-6afb74bb001ab8b2f03cc7c897cfed29f593d782; bank transfer to the campaign’s account at Emirates NBD, number: AE300260001015333439802. Donors can also opt to donate AED1 a day through a monthly subscription by sending “Meal” or “????” via SMS to 1020 on the du network or 1110 on the Etisalat network. Donations can also be made through the campaign’s call center via toll-free number 8009999.

Source: Emirates News Agency