Dr. Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli

Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli serves as the Acting Director General of the Integrated Transport Centre in Abu Dhabi, the legislative, regulatory, and supervisory authority responsible for managing and developing the transport sector in the Emirate, overseeing all land, maritime, and aviation transport activities, and ensuring an integrated and advanced mobility system in line with the Emirate’s development plans.

With more than 15 years of experience in the transport sector, he has contributed to strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional and global model in smart mobility, road safety, and sustainable infrastructure.

Dr AlGhfeli is also a member of the Infrastructure Committee in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. In his role, he oversees the daily operations of the Integrated Transport Centre and supervises the development and implementation of plans and strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of services provided to the community and improving the operational efficiency of the transport sector.

He has played a key role in advancing sustainable transport policies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, including the designation of low-emission zones, the development of environmentally friendly transport programmes, projects to analyse driver behaviour patterns, and the regulation of heavy vehicle movement and truck routes within Abu Dhabi city.

Dr AlGhfeli has also contributed to several strategic projects in the Emirate, most notably the development of real-time traffic simulation models, the advancement of automated traffic enforcement methodologies, and an integrated strategy to manage and regulate truck routes across the Emirate. In addition, he led specialised teams to study and analyse serious traffic accidents to determine their technical causes, supporting efforts to strengthen the response of relevant authorities and reduce fatalities and injuries.

Prior to joining the Integrated Transport Centre, Dr AlGhfeli held several leadership positions at Abu Dhabi Police, including Head of the Traffic Engineering and Road Safety Section, Head of the Traffic Enforcement Systems Section, and Head of the Statistics and Studies Section. Earlier in his career, he served as a Traffic Engineer Officer between 2012 and 2017.

In recognition of his contributions to the transport and road safety sectors, Dr AlGhfeli has received several honours, including the Medal for Career Excellence and the Medal for Loyal Service. He has also published a number of research papers in conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

Dr AlGhfeli holds a PhD in Technology Management from Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. He also holds a Master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the United States and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.