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H.E. Abdulla Al Maeeni announces the launch of the Emirates International Future Mobility Awards
Abu Dubai, UAE: The transportation sector in the United Arab Emirates is set to radically transform in the next few years as digitisation and new business models are revolutionising the automotive sector and is giving rise to numerous disruptive technology-driven trends including green mobility, smart connectivity and autonomous driving.
How artificial intelligence will transform and revolutionise the transport sector will be the key focus at the 4th instalment of the International Conference on Future Mobility.
The conference is organised by the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA), in co-operation with Messe Frankfurt Middle East. The event will this year be held on 7th and 8th of November at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Hotel, Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Department of Transport – Abu Dhabi (DoT) and in co-operation with numerous strategic partners from the federal and local government.
Announcing the launch of the 4th edition of the International Conference on Future Mobility, H.E. Abdulla Abdulqader Al Maeeni, Director General of the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) said that “the UAE has been at the forefront of developing alternate modes of mobility with sustainable technologies, prioritising the transformation of mass transport into more efficient and intelligent systems.”
He also said that “disruptive technologies in the automotive sector such as autonomous driving and artificial intelligence have the potential to completely transform mobility, and we at ESMA understand that true potential of these technologies cannot be fully realised until the regulations are in place. Gaining practical experience with these new systems, will allow our government to keep pace with these technological advancements. We are working closely with manufacturers and other regulators around the world and we are closely following the developments in the sector and it is our constant endeavor to establish a regulatory and standards framework consistent with the global frameworks.”
“The UAE has already seen a series of announcements from various government entities towards achieving the goals outlined in the national agenda of the UAE Vision 2021, the Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy, and the UAE Sustainable Development Strategy. In our efforts to increase public awareness and to support national organisations, this year, we are launching numerous exciting and important initiatives at the conference such as the ‘Made in UAE Pavilion’, showcasing innovations in smart and sustainable mobility homegrown in the UAE, and the ‘Government Pavilion’, showcasing initiatives undertaken by various government authorities in the UAE in furthering the cause of eco-friendly, connected and intelligent mobility. Recognising and celebrating research undertaken by Universities across the region in sustainable mobility, development of supporting infrastructure and digital innovation in mobility we are also delighted to launch the Emirates International Future Mobility Awards at the conference this year,” Al Maeeni said.
“As the host for this important international conference, I would like to invite all government authorities, traders, manufacturers and research institutions to discuss future opportunities and innovations in modern mobility technology”, Al Maeeni added.
H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE), the strategic partner of ESMA in organising the conference, said: "We are proud where the conference has reached over the past three years. Recent government initiatives aimed at transforming transportation to sustainable, intelligent and autonomous modes are proving that the UAE is one of the most proactive countries that is moving rapidly towards green and smart mobility.”
Ben Sulayem, who is also an FIA Vice President added: "Electrical and eco-friendly vehicles have come a long way and are technically advanced to compete effectively with their traditional counterparts. The success of electric cars in the region is now dependent on the development of infrastructure that will make UAE citizens and residents consider owning environmentally friendly cars.“
Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, co-organisers of the International Conference on Future Mobility said that “we are delighted to partner once again with the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA), who continues to lead the way toward achieving a shared vision of smart, sustainable and autonomous mobility.”
Mr. Pauwels also said that "this conference has become one of the most important conferences in the world in this field and is attended by a number of international automotive developers and solution providers, decision-makers and international transport strategists. It also hosts the best speakers from all over the world to discuss the future of transportation and develop the best solutions“.
The International Conference on Future Mobility is a two-day conference and exhibition that will discuss, analyse and showcase the future of transportation in the region and how smart, sustainable and intelligent vehicles will play a key role in both public and private transport in the smart cities of the future.
