Dubai Metro users to enjoy free international calls during Ramadan

• RTA has installed special phone booths at Dubai Metro stations to connect commuters with loved ones worldwide.
• Free international calls are available during Ramadan, with four booths set up at Al Ghubaiba.
• The initiative aims to strengthen familial bonds and connect with friends for expats living away from family.

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the ‘We Bring You Closer’ campaign, installing special phone booths at Dubai Metro stations to connect commuters with their loved ones worldwide.

Metro users can now make free international calls during the holy month of Ramadan. RTA, in collaboration with Keolis, the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, has set up four telephone booths at four stations, including Al Ghubaiba, Union, and Jebel Ali Metro stations.

Millions of expats in the emirate, who live away from family during this holy period, find invaluable opportunities to strengthen familial bonds and connect with friends through the phone booths installed in the stations.

Ramadan initiatives:

Throughout the holy month, RTA has introduced a series of humanitarian and community-driven initiatives under the theme “Journey of Good”. Collaborating with volunteers from RTA and Keolis, the operators of Dubai Metro and Tram, these initiatives aim to enhance community engagement and teamwork. Through these concerted efforts, a variety of Ramadan-focused activities, events, and initiatives will be delivered, targeting an inclusive community comprising RTA’s employees, bus drivers, delivery bikers, truck drivers, as well as workers and Abra riders.

Modes of good initiative:

The Modes of Good initiative, an expanded version of RTA’s annual Meals On Wheels initiative, extends the spirit of giving through various modes of transport. This charity effort mobilizes RTA’s staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds to prepare and distribute 8,000 meals during Ramadan. The distribution is carried out with a special bus and Abras designated for this purpose. Each year, this initiative supports bus drivers, delivery bike riders, truck drivers, and Abra riders. Additionally, the initiative’s volunteers make special visits to worker accommodations to hand out meals, reinforcing the community bond.

Ramadan tent project:

In cooperation with charitable societies, RTA is launching the Ramadan Tent Project in partnership with the Beit Al Khair Society. This initiative aims to provide 2000 Iftar meals to fasting individuals by setting up a dedicated tent.

Internal initiatives of employees:

RTA employees have initiated a variety of internal initiatives, including the How to Prepare for Ramadan initiative, which encompasses three remote workshops designed to highlight healthy fasting habits and emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet before the commencement of the holy month.

To promote communication, RTA has initiated the Ramadan Bazaar and Iftar Gathering to unite staff members and leaders over the Iftar meal. Through this initiative, RTA aims to foster social communication between employees and cultivate a culture of tolerance, which will positively impact the work environment.

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