Sharjah: Sharjah Taxi, a subsidiary of Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, participated in the UITP Global Public Transport Summit hosted in Hamburg, Germany. The summit, themed ‘Public Transport as a Driver of Urban Prosperity,’ aimed to update participants on the latest global trends in the public transport sector and explore smart technologies and solutions to enhance the quality of services provided to the community.
According to Emirates News Agency, the delegation from Sharjah Taxi included Khalid Al Kindi, General Manager, Mustafa Shalaby, Director of the Operations Department, and Ifad Kabbani, Head of the Fleet Section. They reviewed the latest global practices and innovations in the public transport sector, exploring pioneering experiences in sustainable transport systems and digital solutions implemented in major smart cities worldwide. The focus was on digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and carbon emission reduction.
Khalid Al Kindi stated that Sharjah Taxi’s participation in the summit is an important step in adopting innovative solutions to enhance the transportation system in the Emirate. This aligns with Sharjah’s vision of improving the quality of life and achieving high standards of comfort and safety for the community. Al Kindi emphasized the goal of learning from leading global experiences and connecting with experts and decision-makers in the public transport sector to develop future plans for advanced, sustainable, and environmentally friendly transport services.
On the sidelines of the summit, Al Kindi met with Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, Acting President of the General Transport Authority in Saudi Arabia and President of the UITP MENA Division. The meeting included a review of successful experiences in both countries, discussion of potential areas for collaboration, and exploration of ways to exchange expertise to develop the transport sector and achieve regional integration.
The UITP Global Public Transport Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and specialists from around the world to exchange expertise and showcase innovations aimed at supporting cities in achieving sustainable development and improving mobility. The 2025 edition of the summit attracted over 10,000 participants, including transport operators, government entities, policymakers, and industry suppliers globally. The event featured more than 400 exhibitors and approximately 340 speakers who discussed key issues, future trends, and best practices to strengthen public transport systems and promote sustainable urban development worldwide.