Putting sustainable wellbeing and mobility on the right track as the MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition shines

In a constantly-developing world where innovation is key, Dubai is a city that shines…

Moving into the future, where redefinition must align with sustainable wellbeing, how will the public transport sector and our international cities develop?

As the largest event of its kind in the region dedicated to urban mobility, the MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition  (28Feb-1Mar, Dubai), brought together the biggest names with the brightest ideas to determine that future.

Jointly organised and hosted by UITP and the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), MTCE 2024 focused on ‘sustainable mobility and wellbeing’ and reflected public transport’s unwavering dedication to creating a greener future for urban mobility through cutting-edge technologies, effective policies, and industry best practices.

Led by UITP President Renée Amilcar, our delegation worked to advance the agenda of our members, with an international Exhibition, global Congress programme and networking opportunities across all three days.

The World Trade Centre Dubai was full of energy as delegates, exhibitors and attendees worked together to build a brighter future for public transport.

See our official 2024 edition wrap-up video! 

Our three-day event began with our Opening Ceremony featuring UITP President Renée Amilcar, Member of the Board of Executive Directors at RTA Mohammad Obaid Al Mulla, and a brilliant speech on senseable mobility from our keynote speaker Professor Carlo Ratti.

With the event underway, officially under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, it was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Featuring eight themed sessions and five main sessions, with key topics such as decarbonising mobility and innovation and wellbeing, a special plenary session on growing the image of public transport was moderated by UITP President Renée Amilcar with panellists Rumaih AL-Rumaih, Vice Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of Saudi Arabia and Senator Anjes Tjarks, Minister for Transport and Mobility Transition of Hamburg.

UITP Secretary General Mohamed Mezghani also led the discussion on shaping the future of urban planning in our cities with a brilliant panel featuring Muna Al Osaimi of RTA, Hanan Sami Alhashmi of Dubai Municipality, Riyad Mohammad Al Kharabsheh of GAM Amman and Adam Giambrone of HDR Inc.

The 2024 edition also saw many other special moments in Dubai, such as the importance of the MENA region within the UITP landscape, with a special ceremony held to welcome new local members to our association as we work towards the UITP Summit in Dubai.

A huge thank you to our event sponsors and partners for their brilliant support and thanks to everyone who exhibited, presented, attended and contributed to making the 2024 edition a great success!

Concluding MTCE 2024 with our official press release

Destination Dubai as the UITP Summit heads to the UAE in April 2026