Gulf Traffic 2007
13.12.2007
The Gulf Traffic Exhibition and Conference, which has been created specifically to support the development of the region’s transportation capabilities, comprehensively covered all aspects of roads, rail, metro, public transport, bridges, construction, tunneling, technology and infrastructure during its run from 10-12 December 2007 at Dubai International Exhibition Centre.Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), a key supporter of Gulf Traffic 2007, has initiated projects with a total investment in excess of US$4 billion, including a highly advanced metro system which comprises civil works, stations, system fixed equipment, trains, engineering and financing.? The RTA’s strategic plan through to 2020 is designed to tackle traffic congestion by concentrating on six key areas:? developing road networks, mass transit systems (rail, busses and marine transport), developing policies and legislations to control demand for transport aand traffic, and launching awareness drives.
Covering over 8,000 square metres, Gulf Traffic 2007 welcomed over 5,000 visitors from more than 50 countries, feature 250+ exhibitors from over 40 countries, and offered a unique opportunity to network with industry professionals and source innovative solutions to traffic and transport challenges. The event has the support of leading international bodies such as UBI France, Bayern International (Germany), ITS South Africa and The Railway Industry Association (UK), and major industry names such as VAE GmbH, Siemens, Thales, Quixote, Serco and Right Angle, will be exhibiting.
Gulf Traffic 2007 took place from the 10th to 12th December 2007 at Dubai International Exhibition Centre. Main event sponsors are 3M and Vossloh. The Gulf Traffic Conference, which runs alongside the show, featured leading traffic and transportation experts from around the world, and covered many of the related issues currently facing the Middle East.
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