Al Tayer: 2nd of December Is an Extraordinary Anniversary for an Exceptional Country

Press release

Published December 1st, 2021 - 01:51 GMT

Al Tayer: 2nd of December Is an Extraordinary Anniversary for an Exceptional Country

Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer

Highlights

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer stressed that the 2nd of December would remain an exceptional anniversary that validates the glory of a country celebrating 50 years of successive achievements.

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stressed that the 2nd of December would remain an exceptional anniversary that validates the glory of a country celebrating 50 years of successive achievements.

“These successes are credited to the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces; and Their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council, Rulers of the Emirates,” commented Al Tayer.

“UAE’s achievements had been kicked off by the founding fathers; the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Now turning 50, the UAE has become a model for advanced civilization, urbanisation, economic development and global leadership in a variety of fields.

“UAE’s celebrations of the golden jubilee anniversary coincides with the hosting of Expo 2020 Dubai, the exceptional event being held for the first time in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia featuring the participation of more than 190 countries.

“The UAE sets a global pioneering model of sweeping development spanning economic, social and urban fields that merited to be a global commercial, financial and tourism hub. Equally, the state assumes a prominent humanitarian role in extending a helping hand to brothers and friends around the world to alleviate their suffering out of sheer humanitarian grounds.

Background Information

Roads and Transport Authority

Providing an advanced transport network for the people of Dubai was among the top priorities on the government’s agenda, a goal reflected by the initiatives to enhance the public transport facilities and improve roads across the emirate to make travel safer and smoother, thus the founding of The Roads and Transport Authority by the Decree No. 17 of 2005.

RTA plans and provides the requirements of transport, roads and traffic in Dubai, and between Dubai and other Emirates of the UAE and neighboring countries, in order to provide an effective and integrated transport system to achieve Dubai's vision and serve its vital interests.