"As the UITP Global Summit 2026 prepares to take place in Dubai in April, questions around governance, decarbonisation, funding models, digitalisation and the evolving passenger experience are shaping the agenda of the global public transport sector. The choice of Dubai as host city also places the spotlight on smart mobility, large-scale public transport deployment and the role of the MENA region in current urban transport transformation."
"In 2026, UITP will mark 140 years since the very first Summit was held in 1886. That legacy carries responsibility for UITP, but it also inspires us. Where will we go in the future? And what will we take with us from Dubai? Over more than a century, public transport has continuously adapted to societal change, and today, that pace of change has never been faster. I think Dubai symbolises that evolution. Hosting the Summit here connects our history with our future."
The UITP Global Summit 2026 will take place in Dubai in April and will coincide with UITP's 140th anniversary since 1886. The Summit agenda will focus on governance, decarbonisation, funding models, digitalisation and the evolving passenger experience. Dubai's selection highlights smart mobility, large-scale public transport deployment and the growing role of the MENA region in urban transport transformation. Dubai embodies rapid adaptation, ambition and visionary leadership in public transport and links historical legacy with future innovation. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will act as local host, reflecting long-term regional collaboration and practical deployment experience.
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