Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has run an initiative for distributing Eid Al Adha gifts to 1500 students amongst orphans, people of determination and limited income families. The gesture marks the nation’s celebrations of the Year of Zayed in collaboration with the UAE Red Crescent, Rawfid Centre for Development and Education, and the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah.

Yousef Al Rida, CEO of Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector, RTA, said, “RTA directors and volunteers have started the distribution of Eid gifts to 1500 students amongst orphans, people of determination and limited income earners. The move marks the advent of Eid Al Adha and the UAE’s initiative the Year of Zayed. The concept evolves from the Meals on Wheels Ramadan initiative; which is now broadened to cover Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. 

“Celebrating the Year of Zayed has given a momentous to RTA’s charitable activities, especially as the late Sheikh Zayed was a symbol of humanitarian generosity and a model of helping the needy in all community segments. 

“The RTA has a comprehensive strategy of charitable activities depicting its commitment to social responsibility within the UAE and abroad. Launching RTA’s Charity Foundation last year was a tribute to the giving and caring nature of the UAE community,” added Al Rida.