ONTC to host 7th UITP MENA Assembly in Muscat

its future plans such as the longterm transport master plan, including new routes in other strategic cities, construction of public transport facilities and implementation of intelligent transport systems (ITS).

The United International Public Transport for Middle East and North Africa (UITP MENA) covers an extensive area extending from Morocco in northwest Africa to Iran in southwest Asia aiming to bring together all public transport stakeholders and all sustainable transport modes.

The Assembly is a bi-annual event staged to showcase the two-year achievements of the region.

Mwasalat is a permanent member of UITP since 1983, and is the leading public transport company in Oman.

“This will be a conference that focuses on the implementation of the vision of public transport in Oman and the region, combining private sectors, governments, technologists and global investors, to set up a team to develop the public transportation sector for a new beginning,” Ahmad Al-Bulushi, CEO, Mwasalat, said.

Following the UITP MENA board meeting on Feb. 12, a seminar will take place on Feb. 13, while three training days will be conducted from Feb. 14 to 16.