RTA holds Reading Contest for employees
Initiative aims to encourage employees to read useful books and spread the culture of knowledge
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has organised a reading contest to encourage employees to read useful books and spread the culture of knowledge.
The step comes in line with the UAE’s initiative dedicating 2016 as a Year of Reading, besides promoting the “Reading Challenge” initiative launched by the Dubai Government.
Kawthar Kazim, Executive Director of Human Resources and Development, RTA’s Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector, said the Human Resources and Development Department had launched this contest to encourage employees to read valuable books, and make synopsis for distribution as a leaflet or annex, and the winners would be offered a variety of prizes.
“Reading develops innovation and creative ideas that benefit readers and community members as it raises their awareness about the contemporary local and international issues,” she said.
“RTA is keen on launching a variety of initiatives that contribute to encouraging employees and community members to read.”
The initiatives launched so far include the “Read More” and “Knowledge Chair,” which is a circular wooden chair provided in several customer service centres, and contains a package of the latest editions in various disciplines. Another initiative is the Public Transport Library in the Emirates and First Gulf Bank metro stations, where metro users can borrow books and return them upon completion. The continuity of such initiatives would contribute significantly to making Dubai a pioneer and leader in knowledge, concluded Kawthar Kazim.
