Abu dhabi: The F©d©ration Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), under the presidency of Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has announced the expansion of a major road safety initiative into the Middle East and Africa. The FIA Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life programme aims to support local authorities and organisations with training, mentorship, and evidence-based actions to develop concrete projects that improve road safety for everyone.
According to Emirates News Agency, the expansion of the programme into the Middle East and Africa, following its successful introduction in the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions, further strengthens the Federation’s global effort to promote and protect safe mobility for road users worldwide. The FIA Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life programme was developed by the FIA in collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and with the support of the FIA Foundation.
The World Health Organisation notes that the African region records the highest road traffic fatality rate globally, while countries across the MENA region continue to face significant and persistent road safety challenges. FIA Region I MENA Mobility Council President Essa Hamza Alfailakawi emphasized the necessity for strong collaboration and a shared commitment to change to improve road safety in the Middle East and North Africa.
He stated that the programme supports Member Clubs to play a leading role in shaping safer mobility systems. Similarly, FIA Region I ACTA President Jinaro Kibet highlighted that road safety is an urgent public health challenge across Africa. Initiatives like FIA Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life are critical in addressing this issue at scale, empowering Member Clubs with global expertise to deliver practical, life-saving solutions within their communities.