RTA set to showcase future of self-driving transport in Dubai

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the fourth edition of the Dubai World Congress and Challenge for Self-Driving Transport will commence on Sept. 24 at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the slogan "Redefining Mobility... The Path to Autonomy.

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The event will also feature the honouring of winners of the Challenge, organised under the theme "Dubai Autonomous Transport Zone."

Five international and local consortia, along with leading companies, competed to create a model district that integrates diverse modes of transport within a single area, enabling residents to choose the mobility option best suited to their needs with enjoying high-quality service. The initiative aims to develop a world-class urban model for self-driving mobility.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), welcomed participants and delegates of the Dubai World Congress and Challenge for Self-Driving Transport, expressing his best wishes for a fruitful stay in the UAE and for the Congress to achieve its intended objectives.

He emphasised that hosting the Congress and the Challenge marked a significant milestone in Dubai's journey to lead the future of smart mobility and to reinforce its position as a global hub for innovation in this vital sector.