Dubai:Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, honored the winners of the 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST). This event, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to promote sustainable transport practices among institutions and individuals.
According to Emirates News Agency, the award, an initiative by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), encourages the adoption of global best practices in sustainable transport and smart mobility. The event at the Dubai World Trade Centre saw participation from 45 entities across nine countries and 460 individuals from 22 countries.
H.H. Sheikh Mansoor was welcomed by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of RTA, and other dignitaries. A film showcased RTA's efforts in developing a public transport system that reduces emissions and enhances quality of life. Tony Seba, a technology disruption expert, delivered a keynote on the future of transport, emphasizing the role of artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles.
The Greater Amman Municipality in Jordan received the Elite Award for its Bus Rapid Transit project, integrating BRT and Amman Bus services. Other notable winners include the Integrated Transport Centre for its regulatory framework in the Sustainability category and Etihad Rail for its Modal Shift project in the Outstanding Sustainable Fleet category.
The Clean Energy for Mobility Award was given to Keeta Drone for its delivery initiative in Dubai. Emarat EV Charging Stations Company PJSC won the Urban Changemakers Award for its electric vehicle charging network. In the Inclusivity category, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure won for its Resilient Transport project.
Dubai Police General Command received the Safe Transport Award for promoting cycling safety. Careem won the First and Last Mile Award for its bike-sharing service. Morocco-based Enakl won the Transport for All Award for its Access to Skills initiative, while Qatar's Ministry of Transport and Dubai Civil Aviation Authority shared the Best AI Innovation in Transport Award.
Student awards highlighted innovative projects like Yousef Al Badawi's Smart Solar Pedestrian Nodes and Shamas Abdulraouf's AI-powered platform, Empty Miles. Winners received cash prizes and certificates, emphasizing the importance of sustainable transport solutions.
The event underscores the commitment to advancing sustainable transport, enhancing public awareness, and fostering collaboration between government and private sectors in Dubai.