Rising traffic accidents in the UAE are a serious threat, with main causes being disregarding traffic laws and distracted driving from phone usage. Men aged 20 to 65 are particularly at risk. Strict enforcement of traffic laws and regulations could help reduce accidents and deaths. Smartphone apps that provide routing assistance and encourage ride-sharing may improve safety, as could multilingual public awareness campaigns about the dangers of phone use while driving.

1. NAVIGATING
TOWARDS SAFER
ROADS
&
ADDRESSING
TRAFFIC
ACCIDENTS IN
THE UAE

2. OVERVIEW OF THE
ISSUE:
Rising traffic accidents in the UAE pose a
serious threat to drivers and pedestrians.
Main causes: Disregarding red lights and
distracted driving, especially due to mobile
phone usage. (Amir, 2022)

3. CAUSES AND EFFECTS
OVERVIEW:
Distractions like GPS, phone calls, and
texting contribute to a higher likelihood of
accidents.
Men aged 20 to 65 are particularly
vulnerable to injuries and fatalities in car
accidents.
(Guides Staff Report, 2018)
Evidence: Male citizens between the ages of 20 and 65 who live in the United
Arab Emirates have been injured and experiencing fatalities from car accidents
(Ali, n.d.)

4. SUGGESTED
SOLUTIONS:
Enforcement of strict rules, including speed
limits and traffic regulations, to prevent
accidents.
Research suggests that such regulations are
likely to decrease accident-related deaths.

5. IN-DEPTH LOOK:
STRICT REGULATIONS:
Acknowledgment of potential concerns
regarding regulations being viewed as
restrictive.
Emphasis on the need to strike a
balance between safety and personal
freedom.

6. Introduction of smart mobile apps to improve transportation safety.
Highlighting the benefits of planning routes and sharing rides
through these applications.
IN-DEPTH LOOK: MOBILE APPS:
Evidence: The use of technology to warn drivers to slow
down as well as offer real-time traffic updates. Arellana,
J. (2015).

7. MULTILINGUAL
CAMPAIGNS:
Importance of campaigns in
different languages to educate a
diverse population.
Ensuring that safety messages about
the dangers of using phones while
driving reach everyone.
Evidence: Road Safety Initiatives | the Official Portal of the UAE Government, n.d.)

8. Refrences:
Guides Staff Report. (2018b, October 29). 6 things to do after a car accident in the UAE. Lifestyle – Gulf News. https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/6-
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Márquez, L., Cantillo, V., & Arellana, J. (2015). Mobile phone use while driving: A hybrid modeling approach. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 78, 73–
80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2015.02.016
Road safety awareness campaigns by the RSA. (n.d.). RSA.ie. https://www.rsa.ie/road-safety/campaigns
Road safety initiatives | The Official Portal of the UAE Government. (n.d.). https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-
safety/road-safety-initiatives
Siuhi, S., & Mwakalonge, J. (2016). Opportunities and challenges of smart mobile applications in transportation. Journal of Traffic and Transportation
Engineering (English Edition), 3(6), 582–592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtte.2016.11.001
The National. (2023). How the UAE made its roads safer. The National. https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2023/05/18/road-traffic-
safety/