The Royal Oman Police has secured first place in the International Road Federation (IRF) Awards in the Road Safety category, in recognition of its outstanding efforts to enhance road safety by employing smart technologies and data analysis to protect road users. These initiatives include the use of artificial intelligence in traffic management, implemented in collaboration with Huawei Oman.

The award was received on behalf of the Royal Oman Police by Brigadier Engineer Ali bin Salim Al Falahi, Director General of Traffic, during the ceremony held on Monday, 3 June 2025, in Athens, Greece.

This achievement reflects the Royal Oman Police’s pioneering initiatives in developing intelligent traffic monitoring systems, analyzing accident data, and applying artificial intelligence techniques to identify hazardous road sections and address them scientifically. These efforts have contributed significantly to reducing accident rates and improving response efficiency, in line with the Royal Oman Police’s commitment to achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040.

The International Road Federation Awards are presented annually by one of the world’s leading specialized organizations in the transport and infrastructure sector. They honor projects and initiatives that have made a tangible impact on advancing and improving road networks and road safety worldwide.