The Congress and Exhibition, which is seen as the most comprehensive event in the Middle East in 2012, will promote the development and dissemination of relevant global innovative solutions and best practices that will be needed to meet Bahrain’s and the region’s infrastructure and safety needs.
The congress program consists of executive and technical sessions focusing on best practices, innovation and lessons-learned in areas of road safety, intelligent transport systems (ITS), asset management and pavements, public-private partnership (PPP) and financing, environmental and sustainability issues. The executive sessions feature global leaders from all sectors and of the highest calibre. The event also includes four of the prestigious IRF Certified Training courses and special workshops especially designed to meet the specific needs of the Gulf and larger Middle East.
The three day event which concluded on Wednesday was held under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, organized by Ministry of Works, in collaboration with Bahrain society of Engineers , hosted at the Gulf Convention Centre, Gulf Hotel.
“Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company has played a pioneering role in the development of an iconic financial hub in the Region. We have also long recognised the importance of working towards the development of the community in which we live in, by being part of Bahrain’s most prestigious events such as the 3rd International Road Federation (IRF) Middle East Regional Congress and Exhibition,” Dr. Omar Al Mardi, Managing Director, BFH said.
“We at BFH we are committed to support thriving initiatives. Hence, we are pleased to be able to support this important gathering, particularly as it will most certainly contribute to the development of Bahrain’s infrastructure and safety needs,” Dr. Al Mardi added
“It is expected that the 3rd IRF will witness over 400 industry leaders and professionals from both government and private sectors from around the globe, gather for discussions that will further enhance the practices and innovation in areas of road safety, and we continue to pursue similar initiatives to add to the prosperity of our beloved kingdom of Bahrain,” he added.