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4/3/25, 4:26 PM Dubai Police distribute 325,000 iftar meals on the go

Dubai: Dubai Police distributed more than 325,250 iftar meals to motorists from the beginning of

the month until the 25th day, as part of the “Ramadan Without Accidents” campaign.

The initiative aims to raise awareness about safe driving behaviour, especially during the moments

leading up to Maghrib (sunset), when haste often results in risky driving.

Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Director of the General Department of Traffic, explained

that the Traffic Awareness Department implemented the initiative in cooperation with multiple
partners, including Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Civil Defence, Supreme Legislation

Committee, Emirates Red Crescent, Dubai Charity Association, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai

Digital Authority, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, Hemaya International Centre, Emarat

Al Youm, Aster Group, Listerine Group, Med7 Pharmacy, and Life Pharmacy. As many as 375

volunteers took part in the drive.

Al Mazrouei noted that there is a noticeable spike in traffic violations and accidents during iftar

time, with many drivers speeding or jumping red lights in an attempt to reach their destination

before the call to prayer.

He emphasised the importance of planning ahead, following traffic rules, and exercising patience

and self-control, especially during this spiritually significant time.

“Arriving late and safe is better than not arriving at all,” he stressed.

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