DoT Abu Dhabi Supports Major Global Events In Abu Dhabi Worth AED 50 Million
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has supported major global events held in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi over the last four years amounted to AED 50 million, in the form of providing free public transport.
This comes within the role played by DoT to contribute to the success of major events hosted in Abu Dhabi as a leading global destination for organizing and managing big events such as Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and FIFA Club World Cup.
Providing free public transport to serve thousands of the public to-and-from events destinations and significantly contributes to reducing traffic congestion and improves traffic flow and road safety, the DoT Abu Dhabi said in a statement.
These major events include the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC); World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC); Abu Dhabi Air Expo; International Association of Public Transport (UITP); V8 Super Cars Australia Race and Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.
In addition, the DoT offered ’Park and Ride’ services between Zayed Sports City and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in order to minimize traffic congestion and limit the number of illegally parked vehicles in the area surrounding the mosque and on nearby roads.
Saeed Mohammed Fadel Al Hameli, General Manager of the Bus Office at the DoT in Abu Dhabi said: "We are contributing to Abu Dhabi’s positioning as a global pioneer in the events industry and one of the leading global destinations for internationally recognized events. We are continuously striving to upgrade and enhance the public transportation network in order to provide the public with a comfortable and safe transport, while protecting our environment. This will encourage frequent use of public transportation and give Abu Dhabi an added competitive advantage."
Emirate: Abu Dhabi
Date: Jan 28, 2013
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