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H.E. further stated: “This campaign is part of the collaborative efforts among various
organisations in the Emirate, ensuring the continuous and uninterrupted delivery of

essential services like electricity and water. It also aims to create a secure and sustainable
environment for the community under all circumstances. Our close cooperation with

partners is key to ensuring the resilience of energy infrastructure and delivering prompt
and effective emergency responses.”

Eng. Al Rumaithi also noted that the Department of Energy, in partnership with sector
companies, is continuously disseminating important information and instructions through

various media and social media channels, reaching a broad audience. She added: “The use
of modern media enables active public participation and raises awareness of the essential
protocols to follow in emergencies, helping mitigate risks and safeguarding lives and

property.”

Brigadier General Mahmoud Yousef Al Balushi, Director of the Traffic and Patrols

Directorate, emphasised the Directorate’s efforts to attain the highest levels of traffic safety
for all road users, as well as Abu Dhabi Police’s commitment to working together with

partners to improve driver safety as part of its strategic focus on road security.

He further added that the campaign entails delivering educational lectures and workshops
under councils that emphasise the significance of adhering to the designated speed limits
on Abu Dhabi’s highways in the face of hazy and erratic weather conditions like dust, sand

accumulation, or rain. Additionally, he also emphasised how crucial it is to keep a safe
distance and follow the posted speeds on digital road signs, which alert vehicles to reduce
and change speeds under critical weather conditions.

His Excellency Dr. Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Operations Affairs at the Department
of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), confirmed the Department’s readiness to address

any potential impacts of adverse weather conditions in the Emirate. He also emphasized
that the DMT remains steadfast in its responsibilities towards the community, which include

managing roads, ensuring efficient transportation, along with various municipal services.
He stated: “Raising awareness and providing guidance to ensure everyone’s safety, while
providing them with the necessary knowledge to deal with the effects of adverse weather,

are fundamental aspects of sound risk mitigation. This re-affirms Abu Dhabi’s global
leadership in disaster management, led by the Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster

Management Centre for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with various entities and
organizations.”

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