RTA Unveils Strategic Partners for MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition 2024 in Dubai

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the strategic partners and sponsors for the upcoming MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition 2024. Scheduled from 28 February to 01 March, this prestigious event, now in its 5th edition, will unfold under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai. The Dubai World Trade Centre is set to host the event, which carries the theme ‘Sustainable Mobility and Wellbeing’.

Organised in collaboration with The International Association of Public Transport (UITP), the congress is set to attract over 2000 attendees and feature 65 speakers from 22 countries. These speakers are recognized as leading experts and scholars in the public transport sector. Additionally, the event will see participation from numerous heads of government bodies and policymakers. An accompanying exhibition will showcase contributions from more than 46 exhibitors representing 20 countries worldwide.

Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, RTA Board Member and Head of the Higher Committee of MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition, highlighted the global recognition of the congress for attracting transportation industry experts and specialists. He emphasized the event's role as a key platform for stakeholders in the transportation sector to engage meaningfully.

The list of strategic sponsors for this edition includes Swaidan Trading Company L.L.C. (Al Naboodah Group Enterprise), FAMCO and Volvo (under Al-Futtaim Group), and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC). Key partners feature prominent names such as Etisalat, United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co LLC, Hyundai, and Juma Al Majid Co L.L.C. Additionally, RTA has signed sponsorship agreements with several supporting partners like the Transport Security Department, Integrated Transport Centre of Abu Dhabi, Arabia Taxi, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East) LLC, Dutco Construction Co LLC, Günal Construction, Metro Taxi, Trapeze Group, and INIT.

The focus of the 5th edition will be on exploring the newest technological advancements and leading international practices in transportation. Topics of discussion will include artificial intelligence, green transport and alternative fuels, resilient infrastructure, urban planning, and well-being. Al Mulla concluded by inviting all relevant entities to participate in this significant event that aims to explore the future of diverse transportation systems and sustainable transport solutions. The congress seeks to review projects and initiatives that enhance the transportation sector's efficiency to foster wellbeing both regionally and globally.

With inputs from WAM