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As part of the Unified Gulf Traffic Week, the Ministry has selected 30 "Perfect Drivers’ of light cars as well as 21 truck drivers, cyclists and taxi drivers from all the seven emirates who displayed consistent exemplary driving skills and adherence to traffic rules.
Watania Takaful, selected by the Ministry of Interior as the Takaful (Islamic insurance) supporter of the campaign, has provided complimentary comprehensive or third party liability Motor Takaful insurance for the winners of the safe drivers of light vehicle and free vouchers to the other drivers.
Commenting on the collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Interior, Hamad Mohammed Sharaf, Chief Strategic Partnerships, Watania Takaful, said: “Watania Takaful is proud to have this opportunity to promote road safety alongside the UAE Ministry of Interior, whose support for this important cause is vital to saving lives and promoting responsible behavior and best practices among all UAE drivers. Our simple message that no driver should ever engage with their mobile phone can prevent many needless accidents and stop journeys ending in tragedy for drivers, their family and friends, and other road users. Our commitment to ensuring a safe environment on the roads underpins our service as a leading motor insurance provider across the nation.”
Watania Takaful PJSC, one of the leading insurance companies in the UAE, is proud to partner with the Ministry of Interior to promote safe driving practices and recognize exceptionally responsible drivers in the country.
As part of the Unified Gulf Traffic Week, the Ministry had selected 30 "Perfect Drivers" who were honored for their exemplary driving skills and adherence to traffic rules.
Watania Takaful, selected by the Ministry of Interior as the Takaful (Islamic insurance) partner for the campaign, provided free comprehensive or TPL annual Motor Takaful policies to the nominated safe drivers, along with several other benefits such as roadside assistance and car rental services in case of accidents or breakdowns.
Commenting on the campaign, Gautam Datta, CEO, Watania Takaful said, "We are delighted to join hands with the Ministry of Interior in recognizing the good and safe drivers across the UAE. As a Takaful company, we believe it is crucial to foster a culture of responsible driving and support all government and social initiatives to help reduce road accidents by promoting safe driving practices on our roads. We hope that this initiative will inspire more drivers to adopt responsible driving habits and contribute to making our roads safer for all."
Brig. Ahmed Al-Sam Al-Naqbi, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at Ras Al-Khaimah Police and Head of Traffic Awareness and Safety and member of the Federal Traffic Council, thanked and appreciated all the strategic partners, including Watania Takaful, which provided support and valuable contribution within the efforts to make this national event a success.
The Traffic and Transportation Digital Week took place from 6 to 12 March at the Global Village in Dubai and UAE residents were invited to participate in the various activities such as virtual exhibitions, and workshops on road safety.
