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Gulf Today
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Today
Motorists urged to perform vehicle checks in summer
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a broad array of awareness initiatives under its annual campaign, Summer Without Accidents, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police General Headquarters. The campaign includes awareness messages displayed across Dubai's streets, on electronic screens at Customer Happiness Centres, smart apps, and social media platforms of RTA and its government and private sector partners. Running from the beginning of July until the end of September 2025, the campaign forms part of RTA's operational plan for traffic awareness. It aligns with the Authority's vision and strategic objectives to enhance road safety throughout the Emirate of Dubai. Ahmed Al Khzaimy, Director of Traffic at the Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA, stated: 'RTA urges all motorists to conduct regular and routine maintenance checks, including a quick inspection before setting off. This should involve a visual check of tyre pressure, engine oil and coolant levels, and ensuring there are no oil or water leaks beneath the vehicle. Such quick checks help prevent unexpected breakdowns, which can increase the risk of traffic accidents and, in turn, affect road safety levels across the Emirate.' "RTA is organising a series of summer events, including participation in Dubai Summer Surprises and summer camps for students. It is also keen to raise awareness among individuals in a manner appropriate to each event and tailored to the age group targeted. RTA also aims to deliver the seasonal awareness messages for summer 2025 to the widest possible segment of society to help instil the concept of traffic safety among the public,' he added. Al Khzaimy highlighted the grave danger of leaving children unattended inside vehicles, warning that this behaviour can result in suffocation and death within minutes, even if the air conditioning is on, as it does not provide sufficient protection in a sealed environment. He urged parents, particularly mothers who drop off and pick up their children from school, never to leave children in the car, not even for a short period. He stressed that raising awareness of these risks is vital to protecting children's lives. Tips for Drivers: • Ensure that your vehicle's air conditioning system is functioning properly and effectively cooling the interior during the hot summer days. • Check that engine oil and radiator coolant levels are in good condition, especially in summer when engine temperatures can rise to extreme levels. • Make sure tyre pressure is correct and that tyres are in good condition to avoid blowouts while driving in high temperatures. • Keep the brake system clean and well-maintained. Replace any worn brake components as needed to ensure optimal braking performance. • Regularly keeping the vehicle tidy and clean helps with early fault detection and contributes to the vehicle's longevity. Always ensure the windscreen, rear and side windows, and headlights are clean for clear visibility. • Avoid parking under direct sunlight for long periods. Whenever possible, park in shaded areas to protect the vehicle from extreme heat.
Gulf Insider
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
Dubai's RTA Launches Short Film Competition For Students
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new competition aimed at university and postgraduate filmmakers, encouraging them to create short films that address the causes and risks of traffic accidents. The initiative, called the Road Safety Film Festival, is designed to raise awareness about road safety among young people. The competition features three categories, with first-place winners in each receiving certificates of achievement, recognition, and cash prizes. The categories focus on key traffic challenges: sudden lane departures, driving distractions, and unsafe behaviours involving bicycles and electric scooters. Submissions will open on 7 April 2025 and close on 14 July 2025. Participants can submit their entries through the competition portal on the RTA website at where they can find detailed information on eligibility, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines. The competition is open to university students aged 18 to 35, with entries accepted individually or in teams of up to three members. Multiple entries are allowed, provided that all films are original and made by the students or teams. The goal is to create films that contribute meaningfully to road safety awareness. Ahmed Al Khzaimy, Director of Traffic at RTA's Traffic and Roads Agency, explained: 'The competition empowers students to showcase their creativity through impactful films that promote traffic safety within the community.' 'RTA has allocated cash prizes for the top three winners in each category. This aligns with the objectives of Dubai's Traffic Safety Strategy, which emphasises raising awareness among school and university students — particularly those in university, who are a capable and active segment of youth,' he added. 'The film topics were selected based on traffic statistics that show lane departures and distractions as leading causes of fatal accidents. The third category addresses the rise in unsafe behaviors among bicycle and e-scooter users,' Al Khzaimy concluded.
Gulf Today
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Today
Dubai launches film competition showcasing causes and risks of traffic accidents
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a student-focused competition targeting university and postgraduate filmmakers, encouraging the creation of short films that explore the causes and risks of traffic accidents. The initiative is held under the theme Road Safety Film Festival. The competition involves three categories, with first-place winners in each receiving certificates of achievement and recognition, along with cash prizes. Submissions open on 7 April 2025 and close on July 14, 2025. Entries can be submitted via the competition portal at RTA's website where participants can access detailed information on eligibility, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines. Picture used for illustrative purpose only. The competition is open to university students aged 18 to 35, with entries accepted either individually or in teams of up to three members. Participants may submit multiple entries across different categories, provided that all films are original, fully created and produced by the student or team, and make a meaningful contribution to road safety awareness by clearly addressing key traffic challenges. Ahmed Al Khzaimy, Director of Traffic at RTA's Traffic and Roads Agency, stated: 'The competition aims to empower students to showcase their creativity and talent in producing impactful educational and awareness films that promote traffic safety within the community. 'RTA has allocated cash prizes for the top three winners in each of the categories: films highlighting the dangers of sudden lane departure, the risks associated with driving distractions, and unsafe behaviours involving the use of bicycles and electric scooters,' he said. Ahmed Al Khzaimy, Director of Traffic at RTA's Traffic and Roads Agency. Al Khzaimy added: 'RTA remains committed to fulfilling the objectives of Dubai's Traffic Safety Strategy, which places a strong emphasis on raising awareness among school and university students. University students, in particular, represent a vital and capable segment of youth who can actively contribute to advancing road safety, in collaboration with public and private sector entities.' 'The film topics were carefully selected based on recent traffic statistics, which identified sudden lane departures and driver distractions as two of the primary causes of fatal traffic accidents. A third category was introduced to address unsafe behaviours among bicycle and e-scooter riders, reflecting the significant and rapid rise in the use of soft mobility means in recent years,' he concluded.
Emirates 24/7
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Emirates 24/7
RTA Launches Film Competition Showcasing Causes and Risks of Traffic Accidents
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a student-focused competition targeting university and postgraduate filmmakers, encouraging the creation of short films that explore the causes and risks of traffic accidents. The initiative is held under the theme Road Safety Film Festival. The competition involves three categories, with first-place winners in each receiving certificates of achievement and recognition, along with cash prizes. Submissions open on 7 April 2025 and close on 14 July 2025. Entries can be submitted via the competition portal at RTA's website ( participants can access detailed information on eligibility, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines. The competition is open to university students aged 18 to 35, with entries accepted either individually or in teams of up to three members. Participants may submit multiple entries across different categories, provided that all films are original, fully created and produced by the student or team, and make a meaningful contribution to road safety awareness by clearly addressing key traffic challenges. Ahmed Al Khzaimy, Director of Traffic at RTA's Traffic and Roads Agency, stated: 'The competition aims to empower students to showcase their creativity and talent in producing impactful educational and awareness films that promote traffic safety within the community. 'RTA has allocated cash prizes for the top three winners in each of the categories: films highlighting the dangers of sudden lane departure, the risks associated with driving distractions, and unsafe behaviours involving the use of bicycles and electric scooters,' he said. Al Khzaimy added: 'RTA remains committed to fulfilling the objectives of Dubai's Traffic Safety Strategy, which places a strong emphasis on raising awareness among school and university students. University students, in particular, represent a vital and capable segment of youth who can actively contribute to advancing road safety, in collaboration with public and private sector entities.' 'The film topics were carefully selected based on recent traffic statistics, which identified sudden lane departures and driver distractions as two of the primary causes of fatal traffic accidents. A third category was introduced to address unsafe behaviours among bicycle and e-scooter riders, reflecting the significant and rapid rise in the use of soft mobility means in recent years,' he concluded. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Zawya
20-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
RTA completes rapid traffic enhancements in Dubai
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed rapid traffic enhancements on Sheikh Zayed Road to optimise the efficiency of the emirate's road network, improve traffic efficiency, reduce congestion at key intersections, and increase road capacity. The goal is to ensure smoother traffic flow while maintaining the highest road safety standards. These improvements are part of RTA's ongoing efforts to implement innovative traffic solutions on Dubai's key roads, keeping pace with the city's urban growth and expansion, said RTA in a statement. The project included the expansion and enhancement of key locations along Sheikh Zayed Road, a vital economic corridor surrounded by residential areas and major economic and commercial landmarks, including Dubai International Financial Centre, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, multinational corporations, banks, investment firms, hotels, and entertainment facilities. As a primary route for business and daily commuting, it serves as a key arterial roadway in Dubai. Ahmed Al Khzaimy, Director of Traffic at RTA's Traffic and Roads Agency, said: "RTA remains committed to enhancing traffic flow across Dubai, particularly on Sheikh Zayed Road. Through innovative enhancements and traffic solutions, we aim to provide a seamless and safe travel experience for all motorists and road users across the emirate." Al Khzaimy said: "RTA has completed the expansion of the service road adjacent to Financial Centre Metro Station in the Abu Dhabi-bound direction, increasing the number of lanes from three to four. This enhancement has boosted road capacity by 25%, accommodating 3,200 vehicles per hour, up from 2,400 vehicles." "The upgrade has also reduced congestion at the entrance, eliminated vehicle queues, and improved traffic flow, cutting the journey time from five minutes to just two minutes," he added. -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
