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Oman – State Reporters: Today, the events and activities of the 38th Gulf Traffic Week began in various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman under the slogan “Cross Safely,” which aims to spread awareness and traffic culture among road users, as part of the efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to reduce traffic accidents and their human and material damage. In the Governorate of Muscat, His Excellency Engineer Ahmed bin Saeed Al Ameri, Mayor of Muscat, sponsored the opening of the traffic awareness exhibition at the “Mall of Oman” in the Wilayat of Bausher, in the presence of a number of Royal Oman Police officers and concerned government and private agencies. The sponsor of the event and the attendees toured the exhibition during which they learned about the contents of the exhibition, its corners and sections, and were briefed on the efforts made by the Royal Oman Police and the participating parties in the field of traffic safety. A number of government and private institutions are participating in the exhibition, and it includes interactive screens, awareness publications, and models of applications used in traffic safety, to focus on traffic statistics and highlight the awareness efforts of traffic safety institutes in all governorates. The Dhofar Governorate Police Command also celebrated the opening of Gulf Traffic Week activities. The opening ceremony, which was held at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah, was sponsored by His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohsen Al-Ghassani, Mayor of Dhofar, in the presence of Brigadier Saeed bin Hamad Al-Balushi, Commander of the Dhofar Governorate Police. Lieutenant Colonel Ahmed bin Khalifa Al-Shukaili, Director of the Dhofar Governorate Traffic Department, gave a speech in which he said: Our wise government has given traffic safety its greatest attention, harnessed capabilities, developed systems, and activated technologies, out of its belief that roads are an integral part of security. And human safety, pointing out that the slogan “Cross safely” comes as a continuation of these efforts to address the awareness of the individual and society because the system alone is not sufficient unless it is accompanied by conscious behavior, self-commitment and a general culture. Al-Shukaili explained that the Dhofar Governorate Traffic Department seeks to raise the level of awareness among members of the community about traffic safety to reduce accident rates and enhance the concept of community partnership, as traffic culture is not achieved by one entity, stressing that traffic safety is not a number in a statistic, so let us make our roads evidence of safety, not plazas. The activities included holding an innovative traffic exhibition with the participation of Salalah Air Base, Civil Defence, Ambulance, Salalah Vocational College, Mowasalat Company, Alpha Company, and Dhofar Traffic Department, awareness corners, group walks, and competitions for children in the Grand Mall and Gardens Mall Salalah, in addition to honoring the parties participating and contributing to the success of the Traffic Week activities. The Musandam Governorate Police Command celebrated with the rest of the leadership this year’s Unified Gulf Traffic Week in its (38th) edition under the slogan (I Express) Safely), which included a number of diverse awareness and interactive activities, most notably the opening of the Traffic Safety Exhibition under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Saif bin Muhammad Al Ghaithi, Governor of Bukha, in the presence of Brigadier Saeed bin Muhammad bin Harib Al Jabri, Commander of the Musandam Governorate Police. The exhibition included the latest technologies and awareness methods and provided practical guidance to enhance the culture of safe crossing to reduce accidents directed at drivers and pedestrians. Traffic Week also includes holding a number of educational lectures in the governorate’s schools to enhance the concepts of safe crossing among youth and children, in addition to field campaigns on the roads to educate drivers. Directly, in addition to holding an entertainment forum for families in the Wilayat of Khasab and an exhibition of photographs and awareness-raising images in the Wilayat of Dibba. Spreading awareness, Brigadier Saeed bin Muhammad bin Harib Al Jabri, Musandam Governorate Police Commander, said, “Based on the keenness of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to enhance traffic safety, this year’s slogan (Cross Safely) comes to embody a purposeful awareness message calling for adherence to the correct behaviors when crossing the road in a way that ensures the safety of all road users. He added that this year’s slogan focuses on the importance of using the places designated for pedestrian crossings and adhering to the signals.” Traffic safety, in addition to enhancing the responsibility of drivers to pay attention and give priority to pedestrians, which contributes to reducing traffic accidents, especially run-over accidents. The logo also reflects the concept of community partnership in achieving traffic safety, as the responsibility falls on everyone, individuals and institutions, to spread awareness and establish a culture of compliance with traffic laws. Various events. Lieutenant Colonel Engineer Khalil bin Abdullah Al-Salhi, Director of the Musandam Traffic Department and Chairman of the Events Committee, said that these activities come together to contribute to establishing correct traffic behavior, reducing crossing risks and achieving the concept of community partnership towards Permanent traffic safety. This edition comes under the slogan (I pass safely). During this week, a number of interactive awareness events are organized in the governorate’s states, including the opening of the traffic exhibition, in which a number of efforts and the latest means in relation to traffic safety were reviewed, such as some smart applications such as virtual glasses and robots, in addition to the entertainment forum in the state of Khasab, and a number of awareness lectures regarding this year’s slogan in the governorate’s states targeting school students, in addition to setting up a number of field points where drivers are directly targeted, in addition to an exhibition ( Awareness pictures) in the wilayat of Dibba, which will be held at the Dibba waterfront in the wilayat. These activities aim to promote correct behavior for traffic safety, to shed light on an important issue, namely (Cross Safely), to promote a culture of safe crossing for road users and drivers, and to enhance community partnership. The Buraimi Governorate Police Command organized an event to celebrate Traffic Week under the patronage of His Excellency Abdul Salam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority, in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Dr. Hamad bin Ahmed Al Busaidi, Governor of Al Buraimi, in the Knowledge Hall at the University of Dibba. Al Buraimi. The organization of this event comes within the framework of enhancing traffic awareness among various segments of society, and highlighting the importance of adhering to traffic rules and regulations to reduce traffic accidents, thus contributing to the protection of lives and property. The accompanying exhibition included a group of awareness corners and interactive presentations presented by the concerned authorities, in addition to displaying the latest technologies and methods used in traffic safety, with the participation of a number of governmental and private institutions. Through this event, the Buraimi Governorate Police Command confirms its keenness to consolidate traffic culture and enhance community partnership, in a way that supports national efforts aimed at achieving a safe and sustainable traffic environment. For its part, the Royal Oman Police Command in the North Al Batinah Governorate yesterday opened the activities of the Unified Gulf Traffic Week by organizing a traffic safety exhibition in the North Al Batinah Governorate, under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed Al Hinai, the Governor of Sohar. Colonel Matar bin Hamad Al-Mukhamari, Assistant Commander of the Batinah North Governorate Police, said that the objectives of this exhibition are to introduce traffic services and modern technologies used in this field, which contributes to achieving the goals of Gulf Traffic Week, and enhances the culture of adherence to traffic rules and regulations, in order to preserve lives and property. The exhibition aims to enhance traffic awareness among various segments of society, by highlighting the efforts made by the Royal Oman Police in achieving traffic safety goals, in addition to introducing the services provided by the Traffic Department, The role of participating institutions in spreading traffic culture in a way that contributes to reducing accidents and achieving a safe traffic environment. The exhibition included (31) awareness corners, which varied between introductory and educational corners, which provided direct awareness messages to the public, and reviewed the most prominent traffic initiatives and programmes, in addition to displaying a group of modern devices and equipment that contribute to supporting and strengthening traffic efforts and raising the level of safety in society. The exhibition witnessed the participation of a number of formations and units of the Royal Oman Police, the Traffic Department, the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority, along with a number of government and private institutions, universities and educational institutions, in an integrated framework that reflects the importance of community partnership in enhancing road safety. In South Al Sharqiyah, the opening of Traffic Week activities was celebrated, and His Excellency Dr. Yahya bin Badr bin Malik Al Maawali, Governor of South Al Sharqiyah, opened the awareness exhibition, which included various pillars on traffic safety and the activities that will be held in the governorate’s states. North Al Sharqiyah Police Command celebrated the Unified Gulf Traffic Week for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, during a ceremony held at Al Sharqiyah University in the state of Ibra, under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mahmoud bin Yahya Al Dhahli, Governor of North Al Sharqiyah. In his speech during the ceremony, Brigadier General Suleiman bin Mohammed Al-Alawi stressed the importance of adhering to proper traffic behaviour, stressing the need for vehicle drivers to adhere to instructions while driving and stay away from distractions, which are among the most prominent causes of traffic accidents. He explained that the slogan “Cross Safely” is not limited to being a seasonal campaign, but rather represents a sustainable approach that must be translated into daily behavior on the roads. He pointed out that achieving traffic safety requires the integration of roles between the various components of society, starting with the family and school, passing through Educational and media institutions reach out to all road users, which contributes to reducing accidents and their effects, saving lives and property, and promoting the culture of safety as an established societal value. The ceremony included a visual presentation prepared by the organizing committee that reviewed the most prominent awareness efforts implemented by the North Al Sharqiyah Governorate Police Command and the service and guidance roles it plays in spreading traffic culture, in addition to organizing awareness campaigns and programs targeting various segments of society, especially school students and drivers, in a way that enhances the level of compliance with traffic laws. It reduces wrong behaviors. The theater group at Al Sharqiya University also presented a theatrical sketch entitled Traffic Safety, which carried an influential awareness message that embodied the tragedies of accidents and their impact on individuals and society in a purposeful artistic form that enhances awareness and motivates the adoption of safe behavior. In the Governorate of South Al Batinah, the Royal Oman Police Command opened the annual traffic exhibition in the Grand Center in the Wilayat of Barka, as part of the activities of the Unified Gulf Cooperation Council Traffic Week 2026. The opening ceremony was sponsored by His Excellency Mr. Tariq bin Mahmoud Al Busaidi, Wali of Barka, in the presence of a number of officials and officers of the Royal Oman Police. The sponsor of the event toured the exhibition halls, during which he was briefed on the participating corners and the awareness programs and educational initiatives they included, in addition to reviewing the latest means and techniques used in spreading traffic culture and promoting positive behavior among road users. The exhibition witnessed wide participation from 22 entities from the government and private sectors, through which they presented a group of innovative initiatives, services and solutions. related to traffic safety, in addition to visual displays and practical applications that contribute to raising the level of awareness of the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and rules. This year’s slogan “Cross Safely” focuses on the importance of pedestrian safety and reducing run-over accidents, through raising awareness of the necessity of using lanes designated for pedestrian crossing, and adhering to traffic signals, especially in vital areas with high density such as areas surrounding schools, commercial markets, and main roads, which contributes to reducing the rates of injuries and deaths resulting from traffic accidents. The organization of the exhibition comes within the ongoing efforts that The Royal Oman Police is making efforts to enhance community partnership and spread traffic culture, as the activities of the 38th Gulf Traffic Week continue until May 7th, including a series of activities and awareness programs targeting various segments of society, most notably school students, with the aim of instilling proper traffic behavior and enhancing social responsibility, leading to a safer and more sustainable traffic system.
