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Issue 57 April 2015300 eventsduring health & safetyawareness month1.8DhsBillionrevenuesin 2014Emirates Transportnamed among the bestworkplaces in AsiaET lends itssupport to the 3rdGovernment SummitEmirates Transport winstwo awards in theIdeas Arabia Competition 2015Roadside AssistanceUnit launched

VisionExcellence and leadership in sustainable transport and general services.Issue 57 APRIL 20151MissionAchieving the highest levels of luxury and comfort for our partners and clients through a creativeteam of human resources that provides transport, maintenance and leasing services, as wellas facilities management and other complementary professional services, all in accordance withthe highest in safety and environmental standards.ValuesRecord profits andqualitative awardsSafety: We are committed to preserving life, property and the environment by taking precautionsto prevent accidents, pollution and damage to people and resources.Care: We work with credibility to reach a high level of service that ensures comfort to clients,partners and employees and we make this a top priority that encapsulates the services weprovide.Creativity: We are committed to creating a positive climate for the investment and preparationsof capabilities and personal characteristics of the concerned groups, from inside and outsidethe corporation, helping them to turn their ideas into tangible results to support the organization’svision to provide a sustainable environment and an integrated infrastructure.Participation: We are committed to deepening the culture of participative management in theinteraction between employees of the corporation and with our strategic partners and all otherconcerned groups to bring added value to business results and the services provided.Excellence: We are keen to provide a service beyond the expectations of customers that is consistentwith the best practices and international standards of excellence and quality and whichrepresents, at the same time, a good investment of the corporation’s human resources.Transparency: We are committed to applying the principles of corporate governance and transparencyin conduct, information and decisions declared by various internal and external meansof communication and networking.Responsibility: Our services and decisions are based on a number of key factors, such as:self-monitoring, community initiatives, the protection of the rights of the various concernedparties and promoting green development practices; all whilst ensuring profitability levels tohelp sustain the development of the corporation’s system of services.GMMessageMohammed Abdullah Al JarmanGeneral Manager of Emirates TransportIn this edition we highlight some of the successes and achievements ofEmirates Transport in the first quarter of 2015. The initial financial andbusiness results of the various administrative units and business centresshow that the corporation is heading in the right direction towardsachieving its targets, in accordance with the operational and investmentplans.The best example of this is the increase of revenues over the past financialyear to 1.8 billion dirhams (compared to 1.5 billion dirhams in theprevious year).The growth of business and organisatio nal achievements continuedduring the first quarter on the same vein, boosted by the launch of anumber of business units such as the Roadside Assistance, as well asvarious institutional activities and practices developed in the field ofcorporate social responsibility.Dear readers; we have made it a habit in the corporation to celebrateevery achievement by any employee, whatever his or her position on theorganisational hierarchy. This is because we are convinced that any andall of these achievements, no matter their size, ultimately contribute tothe flow of the great river of excellence.This approach in itself led to another qualitative achievement for thecorporation as it was placed ninth on the list of “Top 25 work environmentsin Asia.”As we look forward to reaching the top spot on that list in the comingyears, we take time to fully appreciate the value of what has beenachieved, and are aware of the competition we face to attain this prestigiousaward on the continent.As usual, this was not the only award attained by the corporation in thepast few months; as it received a collage of distinct awards, translatingdecades of diligent and faithful efforts at various levels ranging fromhuman resource, to enrich the working facilities and the environment,through to the development of procedures and regulations to ensure thehighest standards of administrative and business practices.We look forward to even greater progress and achievement, relying on atalented pool of human resources and a world class work environment,and being inspired by the wise leadership of the nation and a strongsense of duty to be the best.

Delighting clients considered a strategic priorityAbu Dhabi Centre for Transport & Leasing managescontracts worth AED280 million during 2015Targeting Dhs2 billion in 2015News2Emirates Transport announceDhs1.8b revenues in 2014Waleed Al Mehairi, Executive Director ofTransport & Leasing at Emirates Transport,said the investment and operational plansfor the corporation aims to delight customersand meet their expectations.This came during a workshop conductedby Al Mehairi, discussing the operationalplan for the Abu Dhabi Centre for Transport& Leasing, a member of the group ofbusiness centres of ET.The Executive Director of Transport &Leasing reminded the staff of the centreof the importance of intensifying efforts,improving the quality of work, and en-hancing operational efficiency, accordingto the approved budgets.Al Mehairi added that, in 2015, the centrewill be running 20 contracts with a strategicpartner with a total value of 280 milliondirhams.At the end of the workshop, Al Mehairi,called for further improvement of performancesby participating in regular intraining programmes, such as those fordrivers.He also highlighted the importance ofmaking use of the output and data of thetracking systems installed on buses of theCenter, following-up any observationsand proposals by clients, to achieve excellenceand customer satisfaction.387 new and renewed contracts for the yearIssue 57Dhs162 million revenues for theGovernment Transport Centre in 2014APRIL 2015Emirates Transport have announcedrevenues of AED1.8 billion in 2014,an increase of 20% on figures of2013.Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman,General Manager of ET, said the increasecan be attributed to the introductionof new services, as well asa robust growth in existing businessavenues, such as auto maintenanceand repairs, commercial transportand logistic services.Al Jarman also highlighted the vital renewalof major contracts with existingclients, both in the government andprivate sectors.The federal transport corporation cannow boast 38 services and 40 servicepoints throughout the state, added theET general manager.Already one of the largest transportproviders in the region, ET furtherboosted the size of its fleet in 2014,as it reached 17,000 vehicles in num-ber. ET is also one of the largest employersin the UAE, a claim furtherboosted as the size of its humanresources climbed to 17,000 by theend of last year.Both figures indicate the rapidgrowth in business witnessed overthe past few years, added Al Jarman,who stated that this growth is likelyto continue exponentially in thecoming months, as the corporationtargets the Dh2b revenue mark.The ET Government Transport Centre hasannounced that the total value of servicecontracts in 2014 amounted to Dhs162million, an increase of 5% on 2013.The centre signed a total of 87 new andrenewed contracts, last year, offering transportand leasing services to 64 various federalministries, agencies and institutions,a massive 78% increase in the number ofclients.The total value of these contracts were estimatedat Dhs558 million, according to AbdulGaffar Mohammed Yousef, Manager ofthe Government Transport Centre.Yousef stated that the centre serves numerousfederal and local agencies includingthe Ministry of Environment and Water, theMinistry of Justice, the Ministry of Health,the Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministryof Foreign Affairs.Under these contracts, the centre will provide2500 various vehicles, in addition to1,550 drivers, added Yousef.The manager of the Government TransportCentre said that under the centre’s operationalplans for this year, the number of vehicles,including buses, will be increased tooffer a better service to clients, as part of anambitious plan to keep pace with the increasinggrowth in demand from ministriesand other government agencies.

Totalling five million dirhamsET’s logistics division enters intosix new contracts during FebruaryWill jointly bid for upcoming public transport tendersMemorandum of Understandingsigned with multinational giant KeolisNews4The Emirates Transport Logistics Divisionhas signed six new contracts duringthe month of February, in additionto the renewal of another two, with thetotal value of the new contracts exceedingfive million dirhams.Bader Al-Attar, Executive Director ofthe Logistics Division, said that thesix new contracts entered into by thedivision, through the various ET businesscentres, include five vehicles leases- two of them through the LogisticsServices Centre and three through theValet Parking and Motorcycles RentalCentre - along with one new con-tract concluded through the PetroleumTransport Centre, that comprises of theprovision of transport and maintenanceservices, as well as provision of supervisors,in favour of one of the majorcompanies operating in the oil sectorin the State.Al Attar also pointed out that the ValetParking and Motorcycles Rental Centrerenewed two contracts during the samemonth.The Executive Director of the LogisticsDivision at ET added that the year 2014proved a pivotal year for the corporation’spresence in this sector, witness-ing the development and expansion ofoperations in the market, and the integrationof services, equipment and sitesthrough the development of supportservices such as customs clearance,packaging and assembly, managementof shipping operations, and establishingadministrative units specializing inair and maritime transport.He said that the corporation aims tointroduce more services to completeits presence throughout the so-calledsupply chain during the next two years,which will allow a big jump in the corporation’swork in this area.Emirates Transport and the French publictransport group Keolis signed a Memorandumof Understanding in Dubai, pavingthe way for the two sides to jointly bidfor upcoming operation and maintenancetenders within the UAE public transportsector.Keolis is a world leader in passengertransport, operating all modes of transportacross four continents. The French-basedmultinational is supported by two longtermshareholders; the French NationalRailways Corporation (SNCF), whichholds a 70% share, and the Canadianinstitutional fund manager (CDPQ) whichhas a 30% share.Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, GeneralManager of ET, said: “We are delightedand excited to have this opportunity towork with one of the largest public trans-port providers in the world”.“The transport sector in the UAE has witnessedmajor growth and developmentover the last few years and, through thispartnership, we aim to make our contributionin the sector by combining ourconsiderable expertise and resources,” headded.Karim Chaiblaine, CEO of Keolis in MiddleEast, said: “We feel very privileged toenter into a partnership with such a prominentcompany as Emirates Transport. Weshare a commitment to safety and customerfocus, and are determined to provideworld-class services to the residents of theUAE. This is the first step in a long-standingand successful relationship.“Emirates Transport will bring to the partnershipits breadth of expertise and its excellentcredentials. In particular, EmiratesTransport is very experienced in the operationand maintenance of heavy vehicles,and in sourcing and managing local suppliersand partners.“Its deep knowledge of the local contextwill be essential in recruitment and training,particularly during critical phasessuch as mobilisation,” he added.5Issue 57Discussed the implementation of joint projectsEmirates Transport Technology Solutions discussedareas of cooperation with China’s HuaweiAbdulla Ahmed Rasheed, General Managerof Emirates Transport Technology Solutions(ETTS), a subsidiary of Emirates Transport,received a delegation from the Chinesecompany Huawei Technologies Co Ltd,which included the company’s Vice-Presidentsin the sectors of information systemsand transport.During the meeting, the two sides discussedmeans of cooperation in areas of transport,communications technology, and informationsystems, as well as a number of topicsthat will contribute to building stronger futurerelations of cooperation between thetwo companies.In his comments during the meeting, AbdullaRasheed said that ETTS works to providetechnology and communications systemsand solutions associated with transport services.The ETTS general manager welcomed theinvitation from the Huawei delegation tovisit the headquarters of company in Chinato get closely acquainted with the company’sbusiness and the areas of cooperationand development.APRIL 2015

Global Indian International School (GIIS) signs schooltransport contract with ETWill transport 2,500 students for 5 yearsOffer round the clock services to individuals and companiesEmirates Transport launches Roadside Assistance UnitNews6Issue 57The Private School Transport Centre, partof Emirates Transport, and the Global IndianInternational School (GIIS) in BanyYas, Abu Dhabi, have announced thesigning of a five-year school transportcontract.According to the contract, the federaltransport corporation will initially provide15 large capacity buses, completewith drivers and bus supervisors, totransport 855 students, raising to 2,500students, of all grades, including Kindergarten,by the start of the 2015-2016 academicyear.The contract was signed at ET’s Dubaihead office, in Um Ramoul, by Abdullahbin Swaif ALghufli, ET Executive Directorof School Transport, and by KamalGupta, Chief Operating Officer of GIIS &Regional Director of the Global SchoolsFoundation, the parent company of GIIS.ALghufli stated that the agreement takesthe number of private schools served bythe corporation to 36, with 14,000 studentsbeing transported via 380 buses.For his part, Kamal Gupta, COO ofGlobal Indian International School(GIIS), said: “The safety and comfort6 new customer service centres in 12 monthsNew ET customer servicecentres in Ajman and Sharjahof school children is of paramount importanceto GIIS. In this pursuit we arehappy to partner with Emirates Transportwho have shown a strong track recordand capability to manage the schooltransport services for our new campus inAbu Dhabi.”Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, GeneralManager of Emirates Transport,inaugurated the Roadside AssistanceUnit, which joins the group of businesscentres and units of the Auto ServicesDivision of the corporation.The Unit will specialize in providingroadside assistance, 24 hours-a-day, tocompanies and individual clients.Clients can benefit from a wide rangeof roadside services including towing ofvehicles in case of break down or accident.The Unit will also offer assistance toroad users who find themselves with apunctured tyre, dead batteries, lockeddoors, empty petrol tanks, or any othermishap.Other services include door-to-door vehicleregistration and renewal services.According to the ET General Manager,the new Unit has the right combinationof technical expertise and resources tooffer rapid and high quality services, anywherein the country.Al Jarman said: “The Unit has specialistsauto mechanics working in 30 mobileteams, in addition to 40 towing vehiclesof various sizes”.During the opening ceremony, Al Jarmanlistened to a detailed briefing aboutthe modern equipment that comprisethe core operation of the Unit, in additionto the package of auto maintenanceservices provided to clients.Station to transport 12,000 students daily to 37 schools in 15 areasDh7.2m facelift for school bus station in Al Ain7APRIL 2015Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, GeneralManager of Emirates Transport, inauguratedthe new Customer Service Centreat the corporation’s Ajman branch.The Centre, which cost Dhs1.6 million,is part of the auto services division in thefederal transport corporation.The inauguration of the Centre is the latestin a series of major redevelopmentproject that aims to offer better servicesto clients throughout the State, Al Jarmancommented.In all, six new and refurbished buildingshousing customer services have beenlaunched over the past 12 months at acost of Dhs6.5 million.Al Jarman also opened a new customerservice centre for the auto maintenanceservices division. The new centre is partof the facilities of the Emirates Transportbranch, in Sharjah’s Industrial Area ​12.During the opening ceremony, Al Jarmanpointed out that the corporationhad recently launched the “CustomerHappiness Index” in its various servicecentres, in order to measure the levelof satisfaction with the inspection andmaintenance services provided, andevaluate these services, which will contributeto improvements of services towardsthe optimum level.The centre was built on 223 square metersand includes a reception hall, whichcan accommodate 24 customers, in additionto administrative and operationalfacilities.An administrative building at the schooltransport station in Mazyad, Al Ain, hasbeen opened after a Dh7.2 million facelift.The premises were expanded and updatedto better serve the 12,000 pupils at 37schools in 15 different areas that use the233 Emirates Transport buses.The building was inaugurated by the GeneralManager of Emirates Transport, MohammedAbdullah Al Jarman, who said that thenew projects aim to enhance proceduresand capabilities to ensure an organised,safe and sustainable school transportationsystem that conforms with the highest internationalstandards of quality and safety.During his speech at the ceremony, Al Jarmanstressed that the application of trafficsafety is at the heart of the corporation’sstrategic priorities in the provision of transportservices.He explained that the school transportbranch in Al Ain includes four stations includingIndustrial area, Al Saad, Maziadand Al Foua’a.At the end of the ceremony, Al Jarmantoured the new building facilities and listenedto an explanation about the servicesit provides.

News8For its Safety Card and Arrive Safely projectsEmirates Transport bags two awards at the Dubai Award forSustainable TransportAfter being named as one of the Best Places of Work in the UAEEmirates Transport named amongthe best workplaces in Asia9Issue 57Emirates Transport received two awardsduring the seventh Dubai Award forSustainable Transport (DAST).The federal transport corporation continuedits fine tradition of wining anaward, in at least one category, in everyedition since the start of the prestigiousaward seven years ago.Shaikh Ahmad Bin Mohammad BinRashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of theMohammad Bin Rashid Al MaktoumEstablishment, honoured the winnersacross six main categories and foursub-categories at a ceremony at DubaiWorld Trade Centre.Held under the patronage of ShaikhHamdan Bin Mohammad Bin RashidAl Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,the award is aimed at raising publicawareness and encouraging communityorganisations to play an active rolein boosting sustainable transport.In the Special Needs Mobility category,Emirates Transport won first positionfor its Arrive Safely initiative aimed atenhancing the confidence of parents inpublic transport for the disabled.The corporation also won in the SmartApps category, which was introduced thisyear, bagging first position for the SafetyCard app which seeks to maintain the securityand safety of students through theprovision of an electronic system thatenables parents to identify pick up anddrop off points for their children as wellas ensuring their attendance.Commenting on the win, MohammedAbdullah Al Jarman, general managerof Emirates Transport, expressed thecorporation’s delight and pride in winingfor the seventh year in a row andfor being the only candidate to win intwo categories.He said: “this win reflects the outstandinglevel attained by ET in the fields oftransport and sustainable services, andits strong interest in the provision ofsafe and sustainable transport servicesfor all segments of the community, andthe further development of these servicesto keep pace with modern technologicaltrends that can contribute toimproving the safety levels in the transportsector”.Emirates Transport was named amongthe Best 25 Workplaces in Asia in 2015;the only UAE government entity to makethe list.The top 25 companies were chosen froma list of 900, representing eight regionsin the continent. The federal transportcorporation was placed 9th.The announcement was made during aceremony organized in Mumbai, India,by the Great Place to Work Institute, partof a global research, training and consultancyfirm that recognizes the best workplacesin over 50 countries worldwide.The announcement comes hot on theheels of a similar achievement last yearin which ET was named as one of theBest Places of Work in the UAE.ET general manager, Mohammed AbdullahAl Jarman, said: “The announcementis a very proud moment for thecorporation, and it represents an endorsementof its human resources policiestowards creating a positive workenvironment.“This is quite an achievement for a corporationwith more than 17,500 employees,representing 47 nationalities, workingall over the UAE”, he added.Al Jarman said that creating an environmentconducive to achieving employeejob satisfaction and a strong sense of loyaltyand belonging, is at the heart of thecorporation’s strategic plans and targets.This is reflected in the many programmesand initiatives aimed at rewarding andrecognizing the hard work employees,across all levels of the organisation’sstructure, he commented.The placements on the Best Workplacein Asia list was compiled based on abenchmarking study - which assessesthe level of credibility, respect, fairness,pride and camaraderie within an organization.Two-thirds of the assessment processwas based on the confidential feedbackof the corporation’s employees. The otherthird is based on an audit of managementand HR practices by the delegationfrom the Great Place to Work Institute.APRIL 2015

Idea of the Year award for the “Arrive Safely” and “Safety Card” initiativesEmirates Transport wins two awardsin the Ideas Arabia Competition 2015Emirates Transport lends its supportto the 3rd Government SummitProvided 30 buses to transport delegates and attendees.News10Issue 57Emirates Transport was honoured byDubai Quality Group for winningtwo categories in the Ideas ArabiaCompetition 2015, during the 10thedition of Ideas Arabia Conference,held under the theme “Pillars of Innovation”.Emirates Transport was recognised fortwo of its projects. The first of thesecame in the “Idea of the Year” categoryof Supporting Disability, for the initiative“Arrive Safely”.The second award was in the“Idea of the Year” category forSmart Services for its project“Safety Card”.Dubai Customs Director, AhmedMahmoob, presented the awardsto Hanan Saqer, Executive Directorof Support Services, andAbdul Ghafar Yusef, Manager ofthe Government Transport Centre,respectively.Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, generalmanager of ET, expressed his delightat the awards and highlightedthe importance of the two projects fortheir role in maintaining the safety ofstudents and supporting the developmentof services to people with specialneeds.Al Jarman opened proceedings of thesecond day of Ideas Arabia Conference,which was held under the auspices ofSheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation andEmirates airlines.Leaders and experts came togetherduring the two-day conference andcompetition to support the spirit ofInnovation for a sustainable growthacross industries.This competition between a cross-sectionof industries helped in impartingone’s experience to other companiesand exchange ideas and practices followedin other organisations.It is notable to mention that thisis the third successive year thatEmirates Transport has won recognitionduring the “Ideas Arabia”awards.In 2013, the corporation won anaward for the best environmentalproject for the Dry Car Wash service.In 2014, ET’s Tyre Retreadingproject was awarded 1st placein the Productivity category.Emirates Transport was named as an associatepartner of the 3rd Government Summit,which was held under the patronage of HisHighness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid AlMaktoum, Vice President and Prime Ministerof the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.Extending its support from last year’s edition,the federal transport corporation pro-vided transport for visiting delegates andattendees during the 2015 summit, whichwas held between 9th and 11th of Februaryin Dubai under the theme “Shaping FutureGovernments”.Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, GeneralManager of ET, said that this sponsorshipcomes as part of the corporation’s commitmentto supporting the Government Summit,the largest global annual governmentgathering.As part of its support, ET provided 30 modernair-conditioned buses, which have beenspecifically prepared for the GovernmentSummit, complete with 40 well traineddrivers.Emirates Transport website achieves %100 score forcontent in the secret shopper assessment 2014The website of Emirates Transportscored an impressive 100% for content,according to the secret shopperprogramme conducted by the GeneralSecretariat of the UAE Cabinet, during2014.Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, generalmanager of Emirates Transport, commentedthat the corporation is keen toprovide a rich interactive channel withits audience through its website.Al Jarman added that the managementand development of online siteEasy to use and compatible with the TRA standardstakes into account the integrated strategyfor the UAE in the application of smartgovernment initiatives, as an innovativemechanism for government agencies andinstitutions to communicate with theircustomers, and provide them with theservices using smart applications.He added that the study indicates thatthe site has achieved a result of 100% forcontent, as well as the user’s ability to accessand browse.The design assessment gave the site ascore of 94% , with the report commend-ing the excellent design of the site, inboth languages. The overall assessmentof the ET site reached 94%, while theaverage performance of governmentagencies amounted to 74%.11APRIL 2015For its cooperationAbu Dhabi Police Honour Emirates TransportThe Clubs and Sports Activities Departmentat Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters(GHQ) hosted a ceremony to honour EmiratesTransport, at the company’s MussafahBranch headquarters.The ceremony was attended by Colonel SaifSaeed Al Shamesi, Chief of the Cultural andSocial Activities at the Clubs Departmentand Aamer Al Shehhi, manager of Abu Dhabischool transport at the company.Colonel Al Shamesi praised the efforts exertedby Emirates Transport, in its capacity asone of Abu Dhabi Police’s strategic partners.He also commended the company’s contributionsto supporting the Club Department’sendeavours aimed at offering the best ser-vices in the field of school transport, as wellas its continuous collaboration in the variousevents organized by Abu Dhabi Police.Towards the end of the ceremony, ColonelAl Shamesi presented a certificate of appreciationand a commemorative shield toAamer Al Shehhi, manager of Abu Dhabischool transport at Emirates Transport.

NewsEmirates Transport concluded its participationin the 12th edition of theGlobal Forum for Foreign Direct Investment(FDI), which was organizedby the Sharjah Authority for Investmentand Development “Shurooq”between 8th and 10th of February.ET was also the Transport Sponsor ofthis event, as part of its efforts to supportits strategic partners.Through its participation in the Forum,the corporation promoted apackage of transport solutions andservices provided by Emirates Transport,in accordance with highestMarketing transport and support servicesET participates in the 2015 GlobalForum for Foreign Direct Investmentstandards the quality, efficiency andtransparency.Aaref Al Blooshi, Marketing Managerat ET, said the corporation takesan increasing interest in participatingin various strategically importantregion-wide events; adding that thedecision to sponsor and participate inthis Forum came after considerationwith a marketing and strategic.The Forum was held for the first timein the Middle East, with the participationof a group of prominent expertsand specialists in business and investmentfrom around the world, andsenior executives of companies, bothlocally and internationally.Emirates Transport honoured during the inaugurationof the 31st GCC Traffic Week in Abu DhabiEmirates Transport participated in theactivities of the 31st GCC Traffic Week,under the slogan “Your Choice DeterminesYour Destiny”.The Traffic Week is organized by theGeneral Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police,represented by the Directorate ofTraffic and Patrols, at the Yas Mall, inAbu Dhabi, and includes many eventsand different activities throughout theweek, including the programme “To-For its support of traffic awareness effortsgether”, which is sponsored by EmiratesTransport.Emirates Transport was honoured forits support of traffic awareness programmes,among a number of strategicpartners for Abu Dhabi Police.Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, GeneralManager of Emirates Transport wason hand to receive the honorary shieldfrom HE Lt. General Saif Abdullah AlShafar, Undersecretary of the Ministry50,000 participants from all over the country take partHealth & safety awareness monthconcludes at Emirates Transportof the Interior.Al Shafar also honoured a school transportdriver from ET for his 30 years ofservice unblemished by any traffic accident.Also taking part in the opening ceremony,and representing the federaltransport corporation, was the youngEmirati student, Adeeb Sulaiman AlBalushi, the official Safety Ambassadorof Emirates Transport.12 13Issue 57Reviewed preparations for the start of the Operational Cards projectFederal Transport Authority, Emirates Transport discussstrengthening cooperation in the road transport sectorSalim Ali Al Zaabi, Director Generalof the Federal Land and Marine TransportAuthority (FLMTA), received in hisoffice in Abu Dhabi, Mohammed AbdullahAl Jarman, General Manager ofEmirates Transport, during which theyboth discussed mutual cooperation betweenthe two parties.The two sides also discussed the activationof an agreements between theFLMTA and ET, under which the federaltransport corporation will issuetransport operation licenses, on behalfof the FLMTA.Al Zaabi stressed that the project willhelp in creating an operational inventoryand registration of all public companiesand institutions operating inthe field of road transport in the state,which will contribute effectively inbuilding an integrated system in orderto preserve and develop the road infrastructure.For his part, Mohammed Abdullah AlJarman, General Manager of EmiratesTransport, confirmed the depth of thestrategic partnership between the corporationand the FLMTA, given theirshared field and similar objectives asgovernmental institutions.According to Al Jarman, all centresand sites of Emirates Transport and alltechnical and operational teams arenow ready to start issuing operationallicenses for all road transport vehiclesin the country.The 4th Emirates Transport Month ofOccupational Health and Safety wasconcluded with a closing ceremony atET’s Dubai head office.Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman,ET General Manager, said the eventproved very successful with more than50,000 participants taking part, includingnearly 32,000 members of thegeneral public.The month-long event aimed at increasingawareness and provide basichealth and safety training and educationto employees of the federaltransport corporation. Most of thenearly 300 events were also open tothe general public, including schoolstudents.Some of the events of the month-longcampaign included workshops on firstaid and firefighting, as well as lectureson healthy diet and nutrition, and freemedical check-ups for employees.The awareness month was supportedby contributions from 160 governmentand private sector organisations,stated Al Jarman, during the closingceremony. Among the leading contributorswere the Ministry of Interior, AbuDubai Education Council, the Ministryof Education and the various localhealth authorities in each emirate.Safety AmbassadorTo mark the launch of this year’s Monthof Occupational Health and Safety, officialsat ET announced the creation ofa new honorary annual title of SafetyAmbassador which will be bestowedon a prominent Emirati personality toencapsulate and represent the valuesof safety of the corporation.The young Emirati inventor, Adeeb AlBalushi, was chosen by ET to be thisyear’s inaugural recipient of the title.APRIL 2015

News1415To mark International Women’s DayIssue 57Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, GeneralManager of Emirates Transport,honoured the Ras Al Khaimah branchteam as they were crowned 1st divisionchampions during the “EmiratesTransport Football League 2015”.The annual sporting event was organizedunder the slogan “Fitness, Challengeand Excitement” and saw theparticipation of ten teams from variousbranches who competed in a twoleaguechampionship.Ten teams comprised of 120 players took partRas Al Khaimah branch and Head Office teams crownedchampions of Emirates Transport Football League 2015The one-day competition, which washeld at the sports complex of the men’scolleges at the University of Sharjah,saw the Ras Al Khaimah Branchfinished first in the top division witheight points ahead of the Western RegionBranch, who came second withseven points.The Head Office team took top spot inthe second division with eight points,thanks to penalty kicks, after tying withthe Central Branch team with the samepoints tally. Both teams were promotedto the 1st division for next year.Following the end of the games, the ETgeneral manager honoured the winningteams, as well as the best individualperformers such as the best player,best goalkeeper and top scorer of eachdivision.Followed the honouring ceremony, aprize raffle was held for all attendees,including players, administrators, supportersand families.Emirates Transport held the a twodayrecreational outing for some ofits female employees at the FairmontPalm-Jumeirah hotel.The event was held to mark the InternationalWomen’s Day on 08th ofMarch, under the theme “Women’sparticipation is progress for all”, andwas attended by Feryal Tawakul, ExecutiveDirector of Corporate Services,and a group of female employeesfrom the various departments,branches and business centres of thecorporation.During the opening session of theTwo-day recreational event for femaleemployees in Palm Jumeirahevent, Tawakul applauded the attentiongiven to women in the UAE fromall levels of leadership, referring tothe efforts and the continued supportby the wise leadership of women inall aspects of life, especially workingwomen.The Executive Director of CorporateServices also praised the efforts ofEmirates Transport in supporting theadvancement of women and encouragingthem to serve the nation, by excellingin their respective fields, highlightingthat women make up 20% ofsenior management at ET.The two-day meeting included educationalprogrammes, workshops,and an evening of culture, competitionand entertainment.Dr. Rusul Al Nuaimi presented a sessionon self-development, which emphasizedthe importance of buildingthe personality traits of successfulwomen, and getting rid of negativestraits, to achieve excellence and success.The meeting also included abrainstorming workshop for ideas andinitiatives that can be implemented tohelp create a more positive work environmentfor professional women.APRIL 2015

Professional Life Corner16Mastering the Art of Teams and Team-Building:10 Tips for Top-Quality Teamworkby Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.come from the leader of the team; all goalsshould be discussed by the entire team,especially in situations in which deadlineswill be tight.4 . Review Progress. Once goals havebeen set, the team frequently goes off tocomplete all the tasks to achieve its goal.This scenario is perfectly fine, except thatin too many instances, new information oractions can affect the goal’s completion.Thus, teams benefit from conducting regularcheck-ins with all team members --perhaps something as often as weekly -- toreview progress and iron out any wrinklesor overcome obstacles that have arisen.5 . Encourage Cooperation, not Competition.Despite being placed in teamswith co-workers competing with you foryour next promotion, you must find a wayto collaborate with every member of theteam. One of the worst labels in the workplaceis that of “not being a team player.”You will be plenty of time to showcaseyour personal accomplishments, but withoutyour cooperation, your team may notsucceed. Collaboration is a must.leads to new ideas and better decisions.Rather than feeling uncomfortable thatmost of the team does not look or act likeyou, celebrate their individual differencesand the value that each brings to the team.8 . Be Enthusiastic. Even if you generallyprefer to work by yourself, the reality youwill face is that teams in the workplace arehere to stay. One way to make the best ofthe situation is to jump into the team experiencewith as much enthusiasm as possible.Enthusiasm is contagious, so not onlywill your enthusiasm help you feel betterabout being a team member, it will leadother team members to also become moreenthusiastic.9 . Share the Work/Do the Work. Thebest teams are those in which each memberplays a vital part in work that resultsin superior performance; thus it is imperativethat each member not only feels heor she plays a vital role, but actually doesso. But sharing the work is only part of theequation. The other part is that once thework has been assigned, each team membermust be accountable to complete thetasks. Much has been written about the“free-rider” problem within teams, butwith individual accountability within theteam, people cannot hide from their teamresponsibilities.10 . Clarify Responsibilities to theTeam. Often one of the main causes ofteam members not completing their workis not because they are “slackers,” but becausethey simply do not understand theirrole on the team -- or the importance thattheir work will lend to the team. The keyhere is that each team member must totallyunderstand his or her role on the teamand responsibility to the team so the teamcan succeed.Final Thoughts on Team PerformanceYour work life will include individual andteam projects and assignments, and asyou move up the organization, the importanceof working well in teams -- andleading teams to success -- will gain moreand more value. If you take these 10 tipsto heart, your satisfaction with teamworkand your performance on the team willimprove greatly.17Issue 57Working in teams is inevitable. For yearsnow, organizational leaders have recognizedthe added value that comes fromhaving employees work in formal or informalteams, but over the last two decadeseven greater emphasis has been placed onwork teams. Several studies indicate thatmore than 80 percent of organizations employmultiple types of workplace teams.Team-building and teamwork skills are essentialin the workplace and highly desirableskills to possess when seeking a newjob or promotion. Teams working at theirpotential generate more productivity andbetter solutions than if all the individualmembers had worked independently.How can you be a better team member?How can you get your team to work moreeffectively as a team? How can you leadyour team to success? Here are 10 tips forcreating better teams.1 . Foster Open Communications. The bestteams are those in which every membershares their thoughts and opinions with thegroup, and where decision-making is basedon dialogue and not dictatorship. But opencommunication is not just about having anatmosphere in which people can talk freely-- it’s also about team members listening toeach other and valuing each other’s opinions.If your team lacks open communications,bring it up at your next team meeting.2 . Build Trust. Trust is the cornerstoneof all effective teams. Without trust, therereally is no team, just a collection of individualsworking together. Teams need todevelop to a point where every membertrusts that every other member will do thework required and be an active memberof the team. One of the trendy methods oftrust-building is having team participatein a ropes-challenge course, where teamswork together to solve problems.3 . Set Clear Goals. A team without specificgoals will not nearly be as effective asa team with goals. Goals should be specific,including a deadline for completion.But goals should not necessarily always6 . Focus on Professionalism. The reality oflife is that we all have certain types of personalitiesthat clash with our own, but forteams to work, you have to put aside thesepetty differences and focus on the positiveaspects of all team members. Rememberthat you are not forging lifelong friendshipswith your team, you simply need to worktogether to achieve your goals. Downplaypeople’s negative traits and focus on theirpositives - just as they will yours.7 . Celebrate Differences/Diversity. Oneof the best trends in society, as well as theworkplace, has been a growing diversity ofpeople -- by race, ethnicity and age. Diversityintroduces new ways of thinking andAPRIL 2015

Cars Historyتاريخ السياراتEngine power and vehiclespeeds rose, designs becamemore integrated and artful,and automobiles were marketedinternationally.عجلة األياميعتقد أن ‏»بنز بيتنت موتورواجن«‏ هي أولمركبة حديثة،‏ وقد تمت صناعتها من قبلالمخترع األلماني كارل بنز.‏ارتفعت قوة المحرك ومعها سرعةالسيارة،‏ وأصبحت التصاميم أكثرتكاماً‏ وجمالية،‏ وتم تسويقالسيارات على الصعيد الدولي.‏The Benz Patent-Motorwagen isbelieved to be the first modern automobile.It was built in by Germaninventor Carl Benz.18استمر ما وصف بعهد العراقة للسيارات ما بين1919-1929، حيث امتازت السيارات وقتها بأنهاأمامية المحرك،‏ مع التصاميم المغلقة والمعاييرالموحدة،‏ والتي انتشرت لتصبح القاعدة.‏The vintage era lasted between 1919-1929. Front-engine cars, with closed bodiesand standardised controls, becomingthe norm.Henry Ford’s Model T car is themost famous of all early automobiles.It was the first car to becomepublically affordable.اختراع أول سيارة ذاتية الدفع،‏ وذلك من قبلالمهندس والميكانيكي الفرنسي ‏»نيقوالجوزيف كونيو«،‏ وكانت عبارة عن جرار عسكري.‏سيارة ‏»فورد موديل تي«‏ هي األكثرشهرة من بين جميع السيارات فيبدايات القرن العشرين،‏ وكانت أولسيارة تصبح في متناول سعر عامةالشعب.‏The very first self-propelled road vehiclewas a military tractor invented byFrench engineer and mechanic, NicolasJoseph Cugnot.192015 2010 1950193019191912 19081903188618071769العددأبريل2015Fully autonomous vehicles (driverlesscars) currently exist in prototype, andare expected to be available commerciallyaround the year 2020.One billion cars in use worldwidewith three types, the hatchback, sedan,and sport utility vehicle, dominating themarket.بحلول هذه المرحلة،‏ تم اخترع معظم التقنياتالميكانيكية المستخدمة في السيارات اليوم.‏وصل عدد السيارات إلى مليار سيارة في جميعأنحاء العالم،‏ مع انتشار أوسع وسيطرة علىالسوق لثاثة أنواع،‏ وهي ‏»الهاتشباك«،‏ ‏»سيدان/‏صالون«،‏ و«السيارة الرياضية متعددة األغراض«.‏تتوفر حالياً‏ النماذج األولية من المركبات الذاتيةبالكامل ‏)أي السيارات بدون سائق(،‏ ومن المتوقعأن تكون متوفرة تجارياً‏ بحلول العام 2020.Most of the mechanical technology usedin today’s automobiles had been inventedby this stage.There were 34,000 electric cars registered inthe U.S., at which point annual sales startedto decline drastically.Nearly 63,000 cars existed inthe world, half of which werein France. By 1910 there were100,000 cars in Great Britainalone.اخترع السويسري ‏»فرانسوا اسحق دي ريفا«‏محرك االحتراق الداخلي الذي يستخدم خليطاً‏من الهيدروجين واألوكسجين كوقود.‏توفر ما يقرب من 63000 سيارة فيالعالم،‏ نصفها في فرنسا،‏ وبحلولالعام 1910 كان هناك 100000سيارة في بريطانيا وحدها.‏كان هناك 34000 سيارة كهربائية مسجلة فيالواليات المتحدة،‏ قبل أن تبدأ المبيعات السنوية لهذهالنوعية من السيارات في االنخفاض بشكل كبير.‏Francois Isaac de Rivaz of Switzerlandinvented an internal combustion enginethat used a mixture of hydrogenand oxygen for fuel.57