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Oryx GTL donates funds for traffic drive

Oryx GTL donates funds for traffic drive

July 03, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Saeed Al-Kaabi and Brigadier General Mohamed al-Kharji at the donation handing over ceremony
Oryx GTL has donated funds to the Traffic Department in order to finance the National Campaign for Road Accident Prevention, and its associated summer campaign, being held at malls and commercial centres to last for two months.Saeed Rashid al-Kaabi, contracts manager at Oryx GTL, presented a cheque with the pledged amount to Brigadier General Mohamed Saad al-Kharji, director of Traffic Department of the Ministry of Interior. Al-Kaabi said that the Oryx GTL grant is among other donations made by the company in support of various Qatari official bodies and organisations. It represents and reflects Oryx GTL’s social responsibility and commitment to organisations that work to improve opportunities for all citizens of the state of Qatar. He added that Oryx GTL’s annual contribution to the success of summer traffic campaign goes in line with its support and commitment to realise Qatar National Vision 2030.Brigadier General al-Kharji thanked Oryx GTL and appreciated its continuous co-operation with the Traffic Department and its support of the National Campaign for Road Accident Prevention, which is created to educate road users about material and human damages that occur due to accidents.This year’s summer campaign is expected to create traffic awareness among an audience of nationals and expatriates under the motto “Together we reduce traffic accidents”, with special concentration on young men and women. The campaign is also expected to spread the culture of commitment to safety and identify the risks of traffic violations such as speeding, negligence of tyre condition and the necessity of fastening seat belts.

July 03, 2011 | 12:00 AM