UITP in MENA

Your gateway to worldwide networking opportunities, advocacy and public transport knowledge.

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UITP at a Glance

UITP (International Association of Public Transport) is the only worldwide network to bring together all public transport stakeholders and all sustainable transport modes.

2,300

Member companies worldwide

100+

Countries

Locations

80+

Committees and Working Groups meetings

60,000+

Public transport publications and articles

MENA Regional Office

UITP is active across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, with members and activities in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Morocco and more.

Since the mid‑1990s, UITP has worked alongside stakeholders across the region, and with the opening of our MENA Regional Office in Dubai in 2005, we’ve been able to support you even more directly.

Member Benefits:

Advocate for public transport with UITP experts and global members, influencing ministries and key decision‑makers.
Build capacity and benefit from consultancy to prepare your organisation for future challenges and developments in the sector
Network and collaborate with like‑minded professionals to share and celebrate successes and innovations.

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Regional Committees & Working Bodies

As a UITP Member in the MENA region, you can become eligible to join committees and working bodies and collaborate with operators and authorities on advancing public transport.

Current groups:

MENA Regional Committee
MENA Bus Platform
Eurasia-MENA Urban Rail Platform (EMURP)

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MENA Centre for Transport Excellence

MENA Centre for Transport Excellence (CTE) was launched in 2011 as a joint effort between Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and UITP to unify regional efforts to build sustainable transport systems in MENA countries.

CTE Aims:

Build and share knowledge to advance effective transport policies, strategies, and solutions in MENA.
Develop innovative tools and research to support better mobility outcomes.
Exchange experiences within MENA and with other regions to adopt best practices.
Empower professionals through capacity‑building, training, and education.
Foster networking to strengthen sustainable transport across the region.

Current Projects

Driving Public transport in MENA – A look behind the wheels
Transforming Parking for Sustainable Mobility: A Framework for Policy Innovation, Digital Integration, and Livable Cities

Interested in MENA CTE Research Programmes?