Ministry of Works, in collaboration with Bahrain Society of Engineers and International Road Federation, is to host 3RD International Road Federation (IRF) Middle East Regional Congress & Exhibition from 9-11 January 2012, at Bahrain’s Gulf Hotel.

The Congress & 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 partnerships and financing, and environmental and
sustainability issues. The executive sessions feature global leaders from all sectors and of the
highest caliber.

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.