RTA launches 20 initiatives to celebrate Year of Zayed

Auction of distinguished number plate, extending Meals on Wheels are among planned events

The auction of a distinguished number plate — Z 1971 — dedicated in honour of Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, will be among a series of 20 initiatives launched by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to mark the Year of Zayed.

Mattar Al Tayer, directorgeneral and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, announced the initiatives yesterday.

“The Year of Zayed is a huge step towards introducing the next generations to the legacy of Shaikh Zayed in shaping and enriching Auction of special number plate for charity — Z 1971 Improvement of infrastructure in developing countries Promotion of Zayed’s sayings through social media Staff competitions about Zayed’s achievements Zayed-themed exhibitions Special edition of Nol card Zayed notebooks for students Special Zayed editions of RTA’s magazines Meals on Wheels Distribution of Year of Zayed logo our beloved nation. It offers us lessons to continue building our growing nation,” said Al Tayer, announcing the initiatives.

He said that the initiatives comprise three key drivers: Landmark achievements of Shaikh Zayed, commemorating Shaikh Zayed anniversary, and boosting the national identity.

Among the initiatives is the auction of a distinctive plate number (Z 1971), with the proceedings dedicated for charity through RTA Foundation.

The RTA will also launch internal monthly competitions for employees and hold an internal exhibition to showcase Shaikh Zayed’s role in building the nation.

The initiatives will also include supporting the improvement of the infrastructure of developing countries (in the form of engineering consultancies, maintenance works) in collaboration with the International Humanitarian City, and broadening the scope of the Tamkeen initiative of RTA Foundation to include other emirates.

Other initiatives include upgrading the Meals on Wheels to expand its benefit to other events (Eid, Back to School), launching a special edition of Nol card, and decorating customer service centres with portraits and sayings of Shaikh Zayed.