UAE Launches Unified Electronic Parking Permit System For People of Determination

The Ministry of Community Development launched a unified electronic system to approve parking permits for People of Determination in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, supporting the country's efforts to promote sustainability and embrace digital transformation.

This system was developed in coordination with the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) and in partnership with key organizations like Abu Dhabi Police, Dubai Police, the Integrated Transport Centre, the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, and other relevant government bodies, WAM reported.

The project aims to make it easier for People of Determination to access public facilities more flexibly and independently. The new electronic system allows them to use designated parking spaces in Abu Dhabi and Dubai without paper permits, simplifying travel between the two emirates.

This service is for anyone with a valid People of Determination card, whether they have paper or electronic parking permits from Abu Dhabi or Dubai. It also extends to People of Determination from other emirates with valid permits, allowing them to use parking spaces in Abu Dhabi.

Brigadier Engineer Tareq Matar Al Hassani, Deputy Director of the Information and Communications Systems Centre, highlighted that Abu Dhabi Police fully supports this initiative as it will help to improve services for People of Determination and increase community happiness.

This effort reflects the Abu Dhabi police's commitment to offer proactive, high-quality services and enhance the quality of life for everyone, especially People of Determination.

"We are pleased to announce this positive step, which underscores the RTA's commitment to elevating the services provided to People of Determination and its efforts to raise their satisfaction levels by employing the latest technologies to deliver flexible and easily accessible services, in line with the needs of this social group that is an integral part of UAE society," said Hussain Al Banna, CEO of the Traffic and Roads Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

"Since its establishment, RTA has worked to align its services and facilities to suit the needs of People of Determination according to the highest global standards, driven by its strategic goals of 'Customer Happiness,'" he added.

Brigadier Jumaa bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Directorate of Traffic, also shared similar sentiments and said the activation of the unified electronic linkage between Abu Dhabi and Dubai reflects the integration between the government departments of the two emirates to enhance services provided to People of Determination.