The International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association (IBTTA), the world’s leading organisation for toll road systems, announced that Salik Company PJSC (“Salik” or “the Company”), Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, has joined the association. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., IBTTA brings together toll road operators, government entities and specialised organisations from around the world.
The announcement was made during Salik’s participation in the Global Tolling Summit held in Lyon, France, which convened prominent leaders, government officials and leading global companies in the roads and tolling sector. This milestone reaffirms Salik’s commitment to adopting global best practices in the management and operation of advanced tolling systems and further strengthens Dubai’s standing as a global centre of excellence for intelligent mobility.
Established in 1932, IBTTA’s membership comprises government representatives, road and transport experts and practitioners from around the world. The association facilitates the sharing of knowledge and experience in road infrastructure, such as bridges, tunnels and highways, and fosters innovation and sustainable development throughout the industry.
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Mr. Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, Salik’s CEO, is pleased to be part of IBTTA, an international network that brings together top operators and governments that influence tolling and mobility solutions on a global scale. He confirmed that this is a milestone for the company and a move that further establishes its global presence as it deepens cooperation and collaboration with organisations running tolling systems in various countries.
Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, Salik CEO: We are honored to be a member of IBTTA and look forward to being an active player in its mission, sharing expertise from our experience in Dubai and influencing the future of sustainable urban transportation. Most of all, we reiterate our desire to host an IBTTA Annual Meeting in Dubai—a city that is a world benchmark for intelligent mobility and creativity.
During the sidelines of the summit, Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad held meetings with IBTTA Board Members to talk about strategic cooperation, identifying the prospect of hosting an upcoming IBTTA Annual Meeting in Dubai and discussing the future prospects for tolling and intelligent mobility.
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Salik’s recent joining of IBTTA is a significant milestone in its growth trajectory and reaffirms the leadership of Dubai in driving intelligent and sustainable transport solutions. IBTTA offers members a dynamic platform for the sharing of experience on the latest trends and technologies, and the forging of strategic alliances that promote paid transport systems and the implementation of intelligent mobility ideas.
Over the last few years, Salik has established new standards of tolling operations in the region with its pioneering business model based on innovation and technology. It offers a smooth and seamless experience to road users in Dubai and provides state of the art mobility solutions to the Emirate. Salik has also won a number of prestigious IBTTA awards, including the Toll Excellence Award and Technology Award, for the implementation of high-level technologies in its smart systems.
On the periphery of the summit, Al Haddad met with representatives from international institutions and multinational corporations to discuss strategic partnerships and collaborations, such as the senior executive leadership of TransCore, led by President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Wilson, to discuss potential opportunities in sophisticated toll systems and smart transportation solutions.
The summit schedule included future oriented sessions such as “Infrastructure Financing: Challenges and Solutions,” “Future Roads: Pushing Engineering Boundaries,” and “AI on the Road: Rethinking Tolling for the Connected Era.” The agenda also touched upon staff problems in 24/7 business, providing balanced and first-class services to all consumers, and advances in advancing international road safety.
