Following the inauguration of the Emirates Driving Company new Headquarters in Al Ain
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, October 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Lt.
General H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Interior, spoke of his pride in the national cadres and the
efforts they make in support of the UAE’s quest for progress and
development. He said, “We are delighted to see that the UAE sons and
daughters are playing vital roles in all facilities of the Emirates
Driving Company and are in charge of training students on using the
latest available techniques”.
These statements were made by His
Highness Sheikh Saif following the inauguration by H.E. Sheikh Sultan
bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region, of
the new headquarters of the Emirates Driving Company located in Al
Khrair area in Al Ain, in the presence of HH Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed
Al Nahyan.
Lt. General H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan called
upon the Emirates Driving Company to further modernize and develop
training programs aimed at qualifying individuals and teaching them the
proper way to drive vehicles, in line with safe driving rules.
His
Highness also stressed the UAE government’s keenness to ensure a
high-quality of life for the community of the UAE, which embodies the
strategic plan of the Ministry of Interior. The strategic plan aims to
provide excellent services to enhance public trust and to achieve
customer satisfaction in the services that have been provided, of which
are in accordance with the best international standards. He pointed out
that economic status and economic development are increasingly linked
with the movement of vehicles and level of drivers, as they reflect the
civilized image of developed countries; and promote the efforts to
enhance traffic safety as per international best standards.
The
inauguration ceremony was attended by Sheikh Hazza bin Tahnoun Al
Nahyan, Undersecretary of the Diwan of the Ruler’s Representative in the
Eastern Region; Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary
General of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Interior; Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of
Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police and member of the Board of
Directors of the Emirates Driving Company; Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Chairman
of Emirates Driving Company; Rashid Salem Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Vice
Chairman of Emirates Driving Company; Khalid Khalifa Al Mansouri, CEO of
the company; and a number of officers.
For his part, Khalid Khalifa
Al Mansouri, CEO of the Emirates Driving Company said, “The Emirates
Driving Company has started providing its services in the city of Al Ain
at its new headquarters built in Al Khrair area. The total area of the
new headquarters is approximately 321,549 square meters, and houses
theoretical training halls that are equipped with the latest
technologies; a wide range of sections sections and service facilities,
in addition to a field for practical training. All of these facilities
provide a suitable environment for students as they receive training on
both theoretical and practical applications”.
The Emirates Driving
Company provides world-class driver’s training services. Instructors
would beam down instructions by radio from control towers around the
course, to trainees driving solo, under constant monitoring to guarantee
the safety of trainees. The Emirates Driving Company facilities house
several halls that are equipped with the best technical equipment such
as simulators, which allow new students to experiment virtual driving
through several scenarios facing bad weather such as rain and fog, and
reacting to unexpected obstacles to assess their reactions. Hands-on
training on these devices is supported by extensive explanation provided
by specialized and qualified trainers, based on high-end training
methodologies that are in line with the major international and local
expertise in the field of traffic safety.
The company also provides
Safety Halls that allow students to experience different safety devices,
such as the toppled car, which acquaints students with the importance
of wearing seatbelts. There are special halls available within the
company’s facilities, to allow students to identify the different parts
of the vehicle, using a fully transparent replica of a car. The company
has also prepared training courses aimed at qualifying school bus
drivers to help maintain children’s safety; as well as other training
courses for defensive and desert driving.
The company aims at provide
the highest quality driving education, training and standards that
exceed customers’ expectations. It also endeavors to increase road
safety awareness in the community, as per the highest levels of
quality, with a view to attain its ultimate goal of becoming the
leading provider of driving education and training, contributing to
safer roads for the community. The Emirates Driving Company strives to
uphold a number of values; to be socially responsible,
customer-oriented, building partnerships, innovative ethical,
commercially minded and teamwork focused.
According to its vision,
the company provides students with basic vehicle knowledge, as well as
driving theory education, which is divided into light vehicle; heavy
vehicle; heavy bus and motorcycle programs. It also provides a general
overview about traffic rules, and the means to prevent deaths and
injuries on roads. It also acquaints students with safe driving
principles, enhances their driving skills, driving inside and outside
cities, and the principles of hazard perception and risk assessment.
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Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official,
authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation
only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-language text,
which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.
Contacts
The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department
Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media
Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317
E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com
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