French Minister: UITP Congress in Dubai promises to be the most successful

His Excellency H.E. Maurice Leroy, Minister of the City, stated that the French firms and factories specialized in various transport fields would be strongly represented in the 59th International Association of Public Transport (UITP) Congress and Exhibition to be hosted by Dubai from 10 to 14 April 2011 under the theme: Boosting Public Transport … Action!. Such participation underscores the importance of the Congress and Exhibition in showcasing the latest development in this field, particularly given the promising projects set to be undertaken by countries in the region in the near future.

“The next round of the Congress promises to be among the most successful UITP congresses as Dubai has a tradition of delivering the global events in an excellent style in terms of organization, participation and attendance.

The Minister made these remarks when he was received by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), in the presence of several RTA CEOs. The meeting also discussed the means of boosting the cooperation and exchanging of expertise between the RTA and the French companies operating in roads and mass transit sector.