An IRF Press Release
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Dubai to Host Forward-Looking Roads & Mobility Congress
Registrations Open for IRF Middle East & North Africa Regional Congress
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 15, 2017 – More than 1,000 transportation leaders will converge on Dubai from October 29-31, 2017 for a forward-looking and business-friendly IRF Middle East & North Africa Regional Congress & Exhibition, themed “Mobility Solutions for the 21st Century”.
With a focus on cutting-edge innovation and an unrivaled portfolio of mobility projects, Dubai offers an inspiring setting to discuss innovations in transportation engineering, smart cities, and connected vehicles. Dubai recently announced a goal for 25 percent of all transportation trips to be smart and driverless by 2030.
The Congress will also offer delegates an opportunity to share research and acquire essential skills in designing and operating safer and more resilient road networks through more than 60 sessions and training workshops aimed at highlighting effective policies and field-tested solutions.
IRF Chairman Abdullah A. Al-Mogbel said, “This IRF Congress is happening at a time of concerted efforts by leaders throughout the GCC and wider MENA region to provide coordinated road networks and services that are capable of supporting the region’s economic integration agenda. It is an essential meeting place to present innovations and a must-attend opportunity for transportation professionals.”
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, chairman of host organization Dubai Roads & Transport Authority welcomed the Congress and said, “Dubai is at a crossroads as we seek to select appropriate technical choices and funding models behind these programs. This Congress could not come at a better time for international road professionals to forge lasting bonds with our planners and engineers.”
Additional information on the Congress, including how to participate is available at https://merc.irf.global/
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The International Road Federation is a global not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Washington, DC since 1948 and supported by regional offices in Chicago, Santiago, Brussels and Kuala Lumpur.
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