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RTA's personal nol card service page lists a 100% fare discount for eligible People of Determination with an active Sanad or Tourist Sanad card issued by the Community Development Authority. The service information includes provisions for residents and visitors.
Read more: Dubai transport: check the People of Determination nol concessionAbu Dhabi Mobility's People of Determination page lists toll exemptions, bus travel using a Hafilat smart card and a 50% taxi fare discount under the relevant arrangements. For the toll exemption, it describes an application covering one vehicle registered to the applicant or a first-degree relative.
Read more: Abu Dhabi: transport benefits worth checking before your next tripEmirates News Agency (WAM) reports that the Ministry of Family interviewed candidates and signed employment contracts with several People of Determination during AccessAbilities Expo 2026. The ministry also demonstrated vocational training and recruitment preparation, including a simulated recruitment experience with ImInclusive.
Read more: Inclusive employment takes centre stage at AccessAbilities ExpoWAM reports that Zayed Authority for People of Determination's Blind Care Department marked White Cane Day with Zayed National Museum. People with visual impairments and their families joined a guided cultural experience, including a walk through museum spaces and a gallery.
Read more: White Cane Day puts independent access to culture in focus