Zayed Al Ula Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UAE Transport to Enhance Partnership
Abu Dhabi, September 17 - Zayed Al Ula Foundation has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UAE Transport to strengthen their partnership in delivering top-notch services to people with disabilities affiliated with the foundation. The collaboration aims to implement the "Weaving Clothes" initiative for bus drivers and supervisors of "UAE Transport" with the assistance of differently-abled individuals at the tailoring workshops under the Agricultural and Professional Rehabilitation Department at "Zayed Al Ula." Additionally, the partnership will introduce joint community initiatives to harness the talents of people with disabilities.
The MoU was signed by H.E. Abdullah Abdul Al Hamidan, the Secretary-General of Zayed Al Ula Foundation, and Ms. Ferial Tawakol, Deputy CEO and CEO of the School Transport Sector at UAE Transport. The signing ceremony, which took place at the foundation's headquarters, was attended by several representatives from both sides.
Under the MoU, Zayed Al Ula Foundation will conduct annual awareness and training courses for bus drivers and supervisors of UAE Transport on how to interact with people with disabilities. This training is geared towards raising awareness about the security and safety measures necessary to protect students during their daily journeys to and from care and rehabilitation centers, ensuring their safety. This initiative reflects Zayed Al Ula's commitment to providing the highest safety standards for its affiliates and ensuring their safe arrival at the foundation's premises.
The MoU also includes registering Zayed Al Ula Foundation in the supplier's registry of UAE Transport's procurement system to support the implementation of the "Weaving Clothes" initiative for bus drivers and supervisors with disabilities. This will involve providing them with the products from the rehabilitative workshops under "Zayed Al Ula." Moreover, the parties will explore the possibility of training and employing exceptional students with disabilities from Zayed Al Ula at UAE Transport. In addition, UAE Transport will support the marketing and promotion of their products by advertising them on its buses and vehicles for free. As a gesture of support, UAE Transport will provide a free electric vehicle to facilitate the transportation of people with disabilities affiliated with "Zayed Al Ula" and its visitors between its facilities.
H.E. Abdullah Al Hamidan, the Secretary-General of Zayed Al Ula Foundation for People with Disabilities, expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership and the collaboration with UAE Transport. He commended their commitment to providing high-quality and outstanding services, emphasizing the positive and effective cooperation of UAE Transport with "Zayed Al Ula" and other government and local entities in enhancing service development, serving as a living example of exemplary partnerships between these organizations.
Zayed Al Ula Foundation is keen on investing in all forms of cooperation with UAE Transport, especially in the realm of social responsibility. They admire the efforts and services provided in this regard.
On her part, Ms. Ferial Tawakol, Deputy CEO at UAE Transport, stated that this memorandum falls under the company's commitment to establish fruitful strategic partnerships with active government entities. Their goal is to empower people with disabilities as an important segment of society by joining efforts to launch innovative projects that enhance their integration with other societal segments, highlighting their contributions and creative products while supporting their initiatives.
She emphasized that this step represents a new addition to the achievements of both parties in terms of social responsibility and social development. It embodies the values of participation and care at UAE Transport and Zayed Al Ula Foundation for People with Disabilities. Furthermore, it opens up broad spaces for cooperation and partnership in the year of sustainability, facilitating the exchange of experiences, knowledge, and mutual utilization of resources for the benefit of society and its individuals. Additionally, it aims to provide more awareness and education to bus drivers and supervisors at UAE Transport to offer optimal services to our students with disabilities.
