RTA marks Eid Al Etihad with heritage events

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and a large gathering of employees attended a distinctive programme of national performances and heritage events to mark the 54th Eid Al Etihad.

The events showcased the UAE’s cultural legacy, rich history, and enduring journey of nation-building and human development.

The celebrations took place at RTA’s headquarters.

The events involved heritage-themed artistic performances presented by groups showcasing national songs and poetry celebrating the UAE’s history. The programme also featured interactive activities designed to engage and delight employees, including henna designs, traditional attire displays, traditional crafts demonstrations, Areesh house (a traditional type of temporary dwelling) models, and maritime fishing tools.

The event further highlighted the UAE’s geographic and environmental diversity, the stages of nation-building, and the Union’s journey.

Fatma Al Khumiri, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication at RTA’s Corporate Administrative Support Sector, stated: “RTA celebrates this national occasion as an expression of pride in the leadership and the achievements of our beloved nation, as well as the legacy of the Founding Fathers.

“RTA had also organised external activities across prominent locations in Dubai to extend Eid Al Etihad celebrations to the wider public and engage the largest possible audience.”

Al Khumiri added that the external activities included lighting the waterfalls at Dubai Water Canal in colours of the UAE flag and displaying the 54th Eid Al Etihad designs on smart traffic system boards, on Metro and Tram screens, and on RTA’s internal displays.

She noted that RTA also joined the public in their celebrations by distributing flags to Metro users.

The programme further featured a traditional Abra parade that started at Al Sabkha Marine Transport Station, passed through Al Seef Station, and continued to Deira Old Souq Marine Transport Station.