June 18, 2025 – The International Road Federation (IRF Global) is proud to announce the official launch of three specialized Subcommittees within its MENA regional leadership framework. This significant milestone, confirmed during the 5th IRF Global MENA Committee Meeting, marks a decisive step forward in promoting innovation, safety, and sustainability across the Middle East and North Africa.
STRATEGIC APPOINTMENTS OF SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRS
The newly established Subcommittees will focus on Road Safety, Sustainability in Transport, and Connected & Automated Vehicles (CAV). Eng. Sumaya Alneyadi, Head of the Road Safety Section at the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) – Abu Dhabi Mobility, has been appointed Chair of the Road Safety Subcommittee. Eng. Abdulla Alhashmi, Acting Executive Director of Intelligent Transport Systems at ITC, Abu Dhabi Mobility, will lead the Automated & Connected Vehicles Subcommittee. Eng. Asma Aljassmi, Executive Director of Project Operations and Control at ALDAR Projects, has been named Chair of the Sustainability in Transport Subcommittee.
These appointments position the Subcommittees to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transport in the MENA region by leveraging innovation, strategic partnerships, and practical solutions that drive lasting impact.
FOCUS AND MISSIONS OF THE SUBCOMMITTEES
Each Subcommittee is tasked with distinct yet complementary missions aligned with IRF Global’s overarching objectives. The Road Safety Subcommittee is dedicated to reducing fatalities and serious injuries through evidence-based policies and targeted infrastructure safety improvements. The Sustainability Subcommittee is focused on advancing climate-resilient, resource-efficient transport systems. Meanwhile, the CAV Subcommittee aims to enhance regional preparedness for the safe and effective deployment of connected and automated vehicle technologies.
OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DELIVERABLES
The Subcommittees will convene quarterly, either virtually or in person, to exchange expertise, develop policy recommendations, and organize technical events. Their annual deliverables will include regional workshops, white papers, and contributions to IRF’s global knowledge exchange initiatives, further reinforcing the MENA region’s leadership in transport innovation.
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