The Meeting Point for MENA's Landmark
Transport Infrastructure Projects

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Event Overview

With hundreds of billions of dollars being committed to transport infrastructure development under national transformation agendas across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain and the wider MENA region, the demand for world-class roads, bridges and tunnels has never been greater. The Roads, Bridges & Tunnels MENA Conference serves as a dedicated platform to turn these strategic investments into delivery-focused action by bringing together governments, project owners, contractors, EPCs and industry leaders to address execution challenges, accelerate innovation and strengthen collaboration.

Held annually, the conference focuses on the region’s most critical programmes and delivery priorities, shaping how roads, bridges and tunnel projects are planned, financed, engineered and executed. From project planning to execution, the conference brings together every stakeholder across the infrastructure value chain, enabling project owners to meet with solution providers, identify opportunities, build relationships and support projects throughout their lifecycle.

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Market Drivers Across the MENA Region

Estimated Country Wise Investment

United Arab Emirates
$29.72 billion
Saudi Arabia
$58.09 billion
Egypt
$47.6+ billion
Kuwait
$23.7+ billion
Qatar
$10.16+ billion
Oman
$6.5+ billion
Bahrain
$6.5+ billion

Active Infrastructure Type Overview

Why is MENA Investing
in Transport Infrastructure?

650M+ Population Growth by 2035

A rapidly growing population is increasing demand for safer, smarter and more resilient transport networks.

US$1 Trillion+ Transport Infrastructure Pipeline

Governments are accelerating transport investments under national development programmes to support long-term economic diversification strategies enabling tourism, logistics, industrial development and smart cities.

70% Urban Population

Rapid urbanization is driving the expansion of roads, bridges, tunnels and multimodal mobility systems by 2035.

Vehicle Ownership

Vehicle ownership is projected to grow by 30–40% by 2035, driving demand for expanded road capacity and smarter mobility infrastructure.

Conference Chairmans

Principal Urban & Regional Planning Advisor

Ministry of Municipality
Qatar

Principal Design Engineer

Jacobs
UAE

Conference Speakers

Engineering Expert, Assistant Undersecretary for Federal Infrastructure Projects Sec
Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure UAE
UAE

Director of Design & Construction of Roads

Ministry of Transport, Communications & Information Technology Oman
UAE

Deputy Director, Roads Projects Department

Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA)
UAE

Road Safety Section Head & Chair of the IRF Global Mena Road Safety Subcommittee

Abu Dhabi Mobility - Integrated Transport Centre
UAE

Chief Policies and Strategic Plans

Urban Planning & Development Authority Bahrain
UAE

Head of Projects Section

Fujairah Municipality
UAE

Senior Roads & Pavement Engineering Expert

Public Works Authority "Ashghal"​
Qatar

Chief Roads Design Engineer

Ajman Municipality & Planning Department
Qatar

Vice President and Transportation Director

CDM Smith
Qatar

Construction Director

Parsons
Qatar

Regional Market Director for Transport Planning & Advisory

AtkinsRéalis
Qatar

Managing Director of Design

Keo Consultants
UAE

President of Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Committee (GMEC)

Society of Engineers - UAE
UAE

Associate Director – Tunnelling Lead for Middle East and Africa

AECOM
UAE
Projects Planning and Controls Director
Trojan Construction Group
UAE

Regional Director of Urban Transport and Development, Middle East and South Asia

Egis
UAE

Regional Director – Transport Infrastructure

Zutari
UAE

Director of Transportation

WSP
UAE
Regional Director of Infrastructure Services – Kuwait, Bahrain & Qatar
KEO International Consultants
UAE
Director of Sustainability EMEA
Parsons
UAE

Traffic Management Operations Specialist

Abu Dhabi Mobility - Integrated Transport Centre
UAE

Associate Director – Civil Infrastructure

Meinhardt Group
UAE

Operations Director – Global Transport Sector (MECA)

SJ Group
UAE

Regional Director of Infrastructure Services – UAE & Oman

KEO International Consultants
UAE

Technical Director Urban Intelligence

Parsons
UAE

Regional Head of Transport Advisory

AtkinsRéalis
UAE

Regional Director – Transport & Future Mobility

Zutari
UAE

Associate Director – Fire and Life Safety

WSP
UAE

Structural Team Leader

CDM Smith
UAE

Highway Manager

Dar
UAE

Project Manager

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
UAE

Traffic Manager

China State Construction Engineering Corporation
UAE
Assistant Project Manager & Senior Traffic Engineer
Abu Dhabi Mobility - Integrated Transport Centre
UAE

Architect

The Boring Company
UAE
Manager – Roads and Highways, Abu Dubai
SJ Group
UAE

Geotechnical Practice Lead

Parsons
UAE

EVENT AGENDA

KEY HIGHLIGHTS 
09:25 – 10:05
Regional Leadership Dialogue: Aligning Policy, Investment and Delivery for High-Performance Transport Infrastructure 
10:20 – 11:00
Panel Discussion: Achieving Zero Seconds Lost with ITS to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Road Incidents
12:00 – 12:40
Panel Discussion: Advanced Materials and Design Strategies for Climate and Terrain Resilient Road Infrastructure
12:00 – 12:40
Panel Discussion:Breaking Ground, Below Ground - Innovations in Tunnel Boring and Underground Construction
KEY HIGHLIGHTS 
09:05 – 09:45
Panel Discussion: Financing in a Recalibrated Market - PPPs, SWF, Priorities and Fiscal Discipline
10:00 – 10:40
Panel Discussion:The Hidden Cost of Infrastructure Neglect - Why and How Preventive Maintenance Outperforms Emergency Repairs?
10:40 – 10:50
Presentation: Developing Live Corridors Without Bringing the City to a Halt
13:00 – 13:40
Panel Discussion:Building Cities Around Connectivity - Integrating Transportation Infrastructure Planning with Development Masterplans

Accommodation

We’ve secured a special discounted rate at Conrad Dubai for our event attendees. Availability is limited, so we encourage you to book early to ensure your stay.

Exclusive Rate Details
Rate: AED 800 per night (single occupancy), AED 900 per night (double occupancy)
Includes: Buffet breakfast and Wireless Internet
Exclusive of: 7% Municipality Fee, 10% Service Charge, 5% VAT, and Tourism Dirham AED 20 per room, per night.

HOW TO BOOK
To reserve your room, please email the following details to bibi@gmevents.ae

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Who Will Attend?

Industries:
Attendee Profiles:

Chief Officers, Directors, Vice Presidents, Heads, Managers, Engineers, Consultants and Specialists of:

Who will Attend?

Industries:
Attendee Profiles:

Chief Officers, Directors, Vice Presidents, Heads, Managers, Engineers, Consultants and Specialists of:

Why you should Attend?

Learn from real project case studies

highlighting best practices in planning, engineering, construction, and asset lifecycle management.

Understand how digital tools

intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and smart infrastructure solutions are improving safety, efficiency, and project delivery.

Network with key decision-makers

project owners, EPC contractors, consultants, and technology providers and identify collaboration and partnership opportunities to support upcoming and ongoing infrastructure investments across the region.

Stay informed on regulatory frameworks

sustainability requirements, and climate-resilient design strategies impacting future transport infrastructure projects.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Connect with decision makers who are managing key active opportunities across MENA’s multi-billion-dollar roads, bridges and tunnels pipeline.
Please contact us on partnerships@gmevents.ae to find out more about sponsorship packages and opportunities.

Why Sponsor?

Exclusive Project Insights:

Obtain early access to upcoming tenders, project schedules, and procurement requirements to stay ahead of the competition.

Direct Engagement with Decision-Makers:

Meet and build relationships with government officials, ministry leaders, and senior project leaders who oversee key present and future roads, bridges and tunnels infrastructure initiatives in the region

Demonstrate Solutions to Real-World Challenges:

Showcase your offerings in alignment with current project needs and operational pain points for maximum impact.

Established Yourself as a Trusted Partner:

Build credibility by sharing proven success stories, case studies, and participating in panel discussions focused on relevant infrastructure projects.

Testimonials

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Primary Delegates

$25+5% VAT
  • Govt and Public Authorities
  • EPCs
  • Contractors

VendorDelegates

$999+5% VAT
  • Vendors
  • Solution Providers
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