Online registration is now open for Gulf Traffic’s 16th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre Arena on 4 -- 6 December 2017.
The agenda includes case studies and research in evolving infrastructure, smart mobility, parking and travel systems as well as seminars from speakers on Uber, Hyperloop One and IRF. Top officials from Ministry of Infrastructure development, integrated transport center (Abu Dhabi), Federal Transport Authority, Abu Dhabi Police will give an insight into latest transportation and t
September 28, 2017
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Online registration is now open for 553 Gulf Traffic’s 16th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre Arena on 4 -- 6 December 2017.
The agenda includes case studies and research in evolving infrastructure, smart mobility, parking and travel systems as well as seminars from speakers on Uber, Hyperloop One and 2038 IRF. Top officials from Ministry of Infrastructure development, integrated transport center (Abu Dhabi), Federal Transport Authority, Abu Dhabi Police will give an insight into latest transportation and traffic innovations and future transformation plans.
Gulf Parking will also showcase parking technologies and solutions from all over the world adjacent to the main event.
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