France’s Vision for Automated Mobility: Key Focus at ITS World Congress

📍 Dubai – UAE

16 – 20 SEPTEMBER 2024 | DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

France’s Vision for Automated Mobility: Key Focus at ITS World Congress

Dubai, September 4^th , 2024 – Marking its 30th edition, the ITS World Congress welcomes a delegation of French companies to the premier event for intelligent mobility and transport digitalization, where they will showcase their cutting-edge technologies and innovations. Taking place in Dubai for the first time from September 16 to 20, this event highlights Dubai’s rising status as a hub for innovative transportation solutions. The 2024 edition will center around four key themes: urban mobility, innovation in mobility and logistics, clean mobility, and automated mobility — sectors where French expertise is crucial.

Regional Market Boosted by Industrialization & Infrastructure Growth

Ambitious initiatives such as Dubai’s Autonomous Transport Strategy, the Neom project in Saudi Arabia, and Qatar’s Vision 2030 represent significant investments in advanced technologies aimed at improving the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of transportation systems. In recent years, the UAE has made substantial progress in modernizing its transportation infrastructure. The country has invested heavily in cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions to enhance urban mobility. Key developments include development of Rail project that extends over 1200 km and connects the seven emirates and the neighboring countries both for freight and passengers, the expansion of the Dubai Metro, the introduction of autonomous vehicle trials, and the implementation of smart traffic management systems. These initiatives demonstrate the UAE’s commitment to creating a more efficient, sustainable, and intelligent transportation network, positioning the nation as a regional leader in modern mobility solutions.

The UAE’s strong commitment to continuing the urban transformation of the country is reflected in the expression of numerous needs: traffic management solutions, ticketing systems, train design, expertise in extending railway lines to city centers, and the construction of stations. Currently, there is a civil engineering tender underway for a new line connecting Abu Dhabi to Sohar port in Oman. The primary needs include electric and autonomous vehicles, as well as green hydrogen mobility solutions.