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THE CHALLENGE
 
Seatbelts are a proven means of protection from road safety accidents.
Unfortunately, Qatar ranks in the global top 10 1 countries for road fatalities, largely due to people not wearing them.
 
The reason? Despite increased education by religious leaders, many drivers still believe that buckling up demonstrates a lack of faith that God will protect them.
In fact, a recent survey2 found that the top 3 causes for car crash injuries and deaths were believed to be due to destiny (92%), the evil eye or the 'djinn' or other supernatural creatures.
 
So how could we change people’s attitudes while being sensitive to Qatar’s deeply rooted Islamic beliefs?

THE SOLUTION
 
To break this pattern we needed a new pattern.
We partnered with Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), the leading Islamic Bank in Qatar, to address the issue. With an Islamic Bank delivering the message, we could convey our message from a credible representative of the faith. 
 
By weaving the seatbelt into traditional Islamic patterns, we showed there is a harmonious integration between safety, culture and values.
 
RESULTS
 
Our campaign received widespread recognition and sent a clear and simple message: “While the seat belt is not the Protector, it still plays a critical role in our culture as a means of protection”

 

SOURCES
1 World Health Organisation    
2 The National, November 2015
 

YOUSSEF GADALLAH - Creative Director - MEMAC OGILVY/MATHER Doha

SPERANZA CASILLO - Head of Design - MEMAC OGILVY/MATHER Doha

LAMIA KHATIB - Copywriter - MEMAC OGILVY/MATHER Doha