26th World Road Congress in Abu Dhabi

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The United Arab Emirates, steered by its nations’ capital, Abu Dhabi, has one of the most advanced and developed infrastructure in the region. A widespread sophistication of road network engineering encompasses urban and rural roads, airports, bridges and tunnels that connects each of the seven emirates and links major transportation hubs and population centres. This road network also links the UAE with its neighbour Oman and Saudi Arabia, facilitating trade with these nations. The UAE’s infrastructure investment existing as a priority for the future of Abu Dhabi as described in the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 is a key determinant of performance in the transport sector for the emirate and for the nation. This investment includes inland infrastructure such as road, rail, inland waterways, maritime ports and airports that are in line with the 2030 proclamations of building world-class public transport systems to ensure that residents have choices when it comes to getting around the main cities and channelling further investment to rural areas to provide better roads and access to airports. This broad sweeping planning will incorporate The Capital Surface Transport Master Plan (CAPSTMP) which was commissioned to develop the conceptual transport strategy outlined in Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 into a detailed Master Plan and implementation programme for Abu Dhabi. This process is underpinned by sustainable development principles.