The Sultanate of Oman’s Army organized a day dedicated to traffic safety in March 2015 — part of a Gulf Cooperation Council weeklong event. Using the slogan “Your decisions set your fate,” the event invited guest of honor Staff Maj. Gen. Muttar Bin Salim Bin Rashid Al-Baluchi, commander of the Omani Sultanate Army. The celebration was held at the Sultanate’s Armed Forces Transportation Academy.
Staff Gen. Mohamad Bin Galib Al-Jamoudi, commander of logistics in Oman’s Armed Forces, gave a speech to encourage people to eliminate traffic accidents. He also expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Armed Forces’ drivers to avoid accidents and the corresponding loss of life and property.
The celebration included a presentation from a traffic police officer with statistics about casualties of traffic accidents as well as an overview of the causes of accidents: excessive speed and the use of cellphones while driving.
The event concluded with awards presented to excellent drivers. Gen. Al-Baluchi encouraged all drivers in the Omani military to set examples of responsibility and to continue their respect of traffic and safety laws. Similar events took place in countries across the Gulf region.