Future challenges explored at global highways showcase

摘要

Connecting Cultures, Enabling Economies' was the theme of the 26th World Road Congress held in Abu Dhabi during October, which featured a strong presence from the United Kingdom. Highlights from the five day event are detailed in this eight page special. One of the key countries to play a major part in the recent World Road Congress was the UK, which hosted a national pavilion at the event and contributed to a wide range of sessions and workshops. A focus of the country's efforts was about how the UK is using world leading technology and innovation to ensure that roads provide an effective service for people.