Dubai has selected as the host city for the upcoming UITP Global Public Transport Summit, scheduled to take place in 2026.
The leading international event brings together industry leaders, policymakers and experts. It brings to discuss and shape the future of public transportation.
The announcement has made by the International Association for Public Transport (UITP) at this year’s Summit held in Barcelona, Spain.
Dubai will host the prestigious event for the second time. Thus, following its successful hosting of the 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition in 2011.
A premier global event on the public transport industry’s calendar, the UITP Global Public Transport Summit features the participation of over 1,900 delegates from 100 countries and attracts more than 15,000 attendees.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary-General of the UITP.
RTA AND UITP
This signed the hosting of the Summit agreement at RTA’s stand in the UITP Exhibition, in the presence of several officials from RTA and UITP.
The selection also exemplifies Dubai’s proven capability to host successful international events.
Thus, showcasing the excellence and efficiency of its public transport infrastructure,” Al Tayer said.
The successful staging of the 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition in 2011 by RTA. This marked a milestone as the first such event in the MENA region.
The accompanying exhibition, spanning around 30,000 square meters, saw a 12 percent increase in exhibitors, while over 10,000 visitors attended.
The event also witnessed the announcement of the winners of the inaugural UITP PTx2 Challenge.
This congress strengthened the partnership between RTA and UITP. Also, helps in leading to the establishment of the MENA Centre for Transport Excellence.
And the agreement to host the UITP MENA Transport Congress in Dubai every two years for a decade.
The fifth edition is set to take place in 2024, further enhancing Dubai’s commitment to advancing public transportation and reinforcing its position as a knowledge hub in the region