Free fuel cards, 50% discount on fines: 7 ways UAE is marking International Day of Happiness

  • Date: 20-Mar-2023
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:UAE
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Free fuel cards, 50% discount on fines: 7 ways UAE is marking International Day of Happiness

Authorities across the nation attempted to make this day better for everyone by offering benefits

By Web Desk Published: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 7:55 PM

International Happiness Day is marked on March 20, UAE left no stone unturned in giving back to residents and making the most of the occasion.

Authorities across the nation attempted to make this day better for residents by offering them benefits and discounts.

Here are a few ways that the country celebrated:

1. Free bus service for residents

Based on its plan to encourage mass transportation, Rak Transport Authority (RAKTA), and the operator of the internal public transport service, the Arabia Bus Company, launched the 'Free Transportation' initiative for all public bus users in Ras Al Khaimah.

The public bus service covers four main routes in the emirate, which are the red route, the blue route, the green route, and the purple route.

Eng Esmaeel Hasan Al Blooshi, General Manager of RAKTA, explained that the Authority seeks, through its launch of many initiatives, to encourage the residents and visitors of Ras Al Khaimah to use mass transportation in their daily trips and commutes, which is the ideal option to reach their various destinations.

2. 50% fine discount for residents

Residents who may have incurred some