02-07-2025
ROP wins International Road Federation award
By OUR CORRESPONDENT
Athens, Greece – The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has earned international recognition by securing first place in the prestigious International Road Federation (IRF) Awards under the Road Safety category.
The accolade was awarded during a ceremony held in Athens, Greece, and acknowledges the ROP's innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies to enhance traffic safety across the sultanate.
Brigadier Eng Ali Suleim al Falahi, Director General of Traffic, accepted the award on behalf of ROP, marking a significant milestone in Oman's journey toward intelligent transportation systems.
The winning initiative highlights ROP's collaboration with Huawei Oman to develop and implement advanced traffic management solutions. These include AI-powered monitoring systems, real-time accident data analysis, and scientific identification of high-risk road zones. The integration of smart systems has contributed to a measurable decline in road accidents and improved emergency response efficiency.
The IRF Awards, presented annually by one of the world's leading transport infrastructure bodies, honour outstanding contributions that promote road safety and infrastructure development globally. The ROP's success places Oman among countries recognised for leveraging technology to address critical public safety challenges.
