THEsE broTHErs wAnT To sEE THE world
ABU DHABI — In a glance, Mohsin A Harthi and Abdul Aziz have much in common. They are brothers and both love Real Madrid. Now these Emirati brothers are embarking on a new journey together to “see the world”.
Mohsin, 29, a forensic biologist, and Aziz, 31, an Abu Dhabi Police employee, are among the 14 new Emirati captains who have joined Careem’s fleet in Abu Dhabi as part of their new ‘Go Emirati’ initiative.
“I want to meet people and see the world. All these years in the UAE, I have only spoken to... may
be British, American and Indian nationals other than Emiratis. We have more than 200 different nationalities and being a cabbie is the best way to learn new languages and cultures,” Mohsin told Khaleej Times.
His brother Abdul Aziz is also in the game for the love of everything new.
“I want to try something new. This is very exciting. I cannot wait to begin hitting the roads,” said Abdul Aziz. Both the brothers are serving as part time in Careem while pursuing their professions.
Mohsin and Aziz, who will start picking customers by next week, said they are happy to have an extra income but it is more about promoting their country.
“People think we Emiratis are spoilt; that we do not work hard. That is not right. Having Emirati drivers plying the road will also help people know us better and respect our country more,” said Mohsin.
The brothers have 14 siblings, and they say they are not sure how their families will react.
“We have told some but not all. I think they will be proud,” said Abdul Aziz.