Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will participate in the 7th AccessAbilities Expo 2025, to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. The event will run from 6 to 8 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. RTA takes part in the Expo annually as a leading international platform that convenes prominent companies and institutions delivering essential services for People of Determination, alongside local entities presenting their latest initiatives to empower them.
RTA is a strategic partner of AccessAbilities Expo and one of its most prominent exhibitors, offering the public, visitors, and participating companies a wide range of distinguished and continuously updated services dedicated to supporting People of Determination.”
The platform showcases the technological features of RTA’s website, which provides a toll-free line and options to assist individuals with visual and hearing difficulties, along with information on RTA facilities, wheelchair access, and service centres. The smart services available on the website also enable People of Determination to apply for permits, senior citizens to access services, request a nol card, and book taxis designated for People of Determination. In addition, RTA’s platform will feature a video highlighting these services.
In the field of mobility, RTA showcases the Mobile Customers’ Happiness Centre, which provides services related to vehicles and drivers, eyesight testing, and parking, in addition to a dedicated staff member available to assist and respond to customer inquiries.
As part of RTA’s efforts to promote sustainability and address the needs of People of Determination across various facilities and locations, the platform presents the Smart Pedestrian Signal project. This system employs advanced detection technologies, using intelligent thermal cameras capable of accurately identifying the presence of pedestrians on pavements and while crossing intersections around the clock, including during evening hours and in low-light conditions.
Visitors will also be introduced to the Dedicated Parking Project for People of Determination, along with details on the Accessible Bus, which fully complies with the requirements of Dubai Universal Design Code for an Accessible Environment for People of Determination, as well as a specialised vehicle designed for training People of Determination at driving institutes.
Employment of People of Determination
Employing People of Determination and integrating them into RTA’s training programmes reflects RTA’s commitment to providing a supportive work environment, enhancing their satisfaction, nurturing their creativity, adapting buildings and facilities to their needs, and facilitating their access to workplaces.
