Dubai, 14th May 2009 (WAM) In implementation of the initiative of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council, to enhance the national identity in government authorities and agencies, the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai organized two training courses for non-Arabic speakers.
"The two courses targeted specialists, technicians, directors and managers in an effort from the RTA to step up the knowledge of its employees in Arabic language and urge them to use it" said Kawthar Kazim, Director of Human Resources & Development Department at RTA Corporate Support Services Sector. She added: "The two courses were intended for beginners among non-Arabic speakers; each course runs for 6 weeks comprising 30 training sessions, attracting participation of 32 employees hailing from various RTA agencies & departments. RTA intends to hold a third training course in May which might attract 16 employees. "The underlying aim of the Non-Arabic Speakers course is to bolster the national identity of RTA employees. There are other steps in place to boost the national identity such as giving Arabic names to initiatives & national projects, using Arabic language as a first and official language of communication between government departments & others, and linking mementos and gift items with the national identity. The drive also intends to further the knowledge of Arabic language among employees and promote the culture of national identity across government bodies. "RTA took the initiative in enhancing the national identity by issuing an internal circular asking for all RTA correspondence to be in Arabic, and urged employees in Work Ethics Booklet to appreciate the importance of inter-employee human relations. RTA has given Arabic names to projects and campaigns made such as Fikraty, Awselni, Sharekni, and Haseb. It urges employees to take part in the national events such as the UAE National Day and stresses the importance of publishing the booklets in Arabic such as Masar & Salama magazines. Additionally, it urged employees to conserve the heritage through organizing exhibitions at the Customer Service Center.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2009.
