Hamdan launches Gitex Week
DUBAI: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, on Sunday launched the 38th Gitex Technology Week at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Sheikh Hamdan toured the five-day exhibition, which involves 4,000 government authorities and private sector companies that specialise in information technology, artificial intelligence, AI, blockchain, robotics, cloud computing, 5G and other emerging technologies.
“I am happy and proud of the fact that our beloved country has earned a good international reputation and world fame, especially among specialised companies, businessmen and investors, who are looking for security, safety, decent living, care and economic feasibility of their projects and investments. Not to mention the laws and regulations that safeguard these rights and interests,” Sheikh Hamdan said.
During the tour, Sheikh Hamdan viewed several display platforms and the pavilions of international companies.
DUBAI: As part of its social corporate responsibility, Al Oula Radio, the irst radio station of the hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC), has launched a week-long radio and social media campaign to raise awareness and promote road safety in the UAE.
The road safety campaign dubbed ‘#Youcandoeverythinglater’ is a crusade against speeding and use of mobile phones while driving. It will be incorporated in all of Al Oula Radio DAILY programmes For ive Days, From October 14-18.
Explaining the concept behind the campaign, Al Oula radio aims to send a strong message to motorists reminding them against the risks of speeding and using of mobile phones while driving.
Messages included words of advice like “Focus on your driving; keep your eyes on the road and drive safely”. “When someone calls you, call back later”. According to oficial studies, the probability of trafic accidents when motorists are using mobile phones while driving is four times higher than those not using it.
Al Oula Radio Campaign prompts motorists to realise that even if they arrive late, people will understand. The key is good time management. Motorists are urged to leave early so they can reach their destination on time and they should never resort to speeding. Safety should not be compromised while driving to protect the life of the driver as well as all the road users.