Global Women’s Forum Dubai Explores Future Transport Trends To Enhance Gender Balance

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) took part in the Global Women’s Forum, organised by the Dubai Women Establishment from 26–27 November. This event was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. The forum, themed ‘The Power of Influence’, attracted significant participation from local, regional, and international organisations.

Abdul Mohsen Ibrahim Kalbat, CEO of the Rail Agency at RTA, contributed to a session titled ‘Future Transport Trends Supporting Gender Balance’. He shared insights on innovative strategies to enhance inclusivity in transportation. The session explored future transport trends and their role in promoting gender balance within the industry.

The discussions highlighted the significance of women’s involvement in creating sustainable transport solutions. It was emphasised how innovation and technology can empower women’s participation. Key topics included challenges and opportunities for achieving diversity and inclusivity in the sector.

Participants examined how women’s contributions enrich decision-making processes and bring diverse perspectives to transport projects. The need to cultivate inclusive workplace environments that nurture future female leaders in the transport industry was also underscored during the discussions.

Speakers discussed digital transformation and emerging technologies as tools for promoting gender balance. They identified actionable opportunities to advance supportive policies for women’s participation in transport and infrastructure projects. Local and global trends in sustainable transport were reviewed for their unique benefits to women in the sector.

The Global Women’s Forum Dubai (GWFD) serves as a platform to explore new strategies for enhancing gender balance and increasing women’s participation in the economy and society worldwide. A key focus is on technology's transformative influence across various fields.

Exploring Key Themes

This year’s forum edition featured themes like digital transformation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, fintech, healthcare digitisation, entrepreneurship, and clean energy solutions. These areas are crucial for fostering gender balance through technological advancements.

The session addressed creating a balanced work environment supporting both genders. It highlighted how innovation can empower women's roles in shaping sustainable transport solutions. The discussion also focused on cultivating inclusive workplaces to nurture future female leaders in this sector.

The forum provided an opportunity to explore strategies for enhancing gender balance globally. It aimed at raising women's participation across various sectors by leveraging technology's transformative power.

With inputs from WAM