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7/4/25, 12:02 PM Debu Chakraborty at Bentley Systems on Innovations
What are the key drivers and potential challenges you foresee influencing the growth
and evolution of the roads and highways sector in the UAE over the next decade?

Over the next decade, the UAE’s roads and highways sector is set to witness rapid
transformation, driven by strategic investments and technological integration. Dubai’s
recently announced five-year plan for internal roads (2025–2029) is a key driver of
this transition and it includes 21 projects across 12 residential, commercial, and
industrial areas. With a total investment of AED 3.7 billion and 634 km of new roads,
the initiative is designed to improve connectivity in areas with urbanisation rates
ranging from 30 percent to 80 percent. This initiative aligns with Dubai’s urban
growth and reflects a commitment to enhancing residents’ well-being.

Another major catalyst is technological integration. The adoption of automation, AI,
and IoT is expected to transform the industry, leading to resilient, safe, and efficient
in-road construction and maintenance practices. Bentley Systems will play a key role
across the infrastructure lifecycle. Our recent acquisition of Blyncsy, a provider of AI-
driven analytics, will enhance operations and maintenance activities. Similarly, the
expansion of our iTwin Ventures portfolio will further drive the development of
infrastructure asset analytics, reinforcing Bentley’s commitment to innovation in road
development.

Looking ahead, at Bentley Systems’ plans, how will innovative solutions continue to
contribute to the development of safer, better-quality, and more resilient roads and
highways in the UAE?

Bentley remains committed to advancing UAE’s road infrastructure by driving digital
transformation through cutting-edge engineering software. Our focus is on enhancing
collaboration, precision, and sustainability by investing in AI-powered analytics, real-
time monitoring tools, and cloud-based solutions that empower stakeholders to
optimise project delivery and asset management. Our open, scalable platforms enable
seamless data integration, facilitating efficient collaboration among engineers,
government agencies, and contractors.

Looking ahead, Bentley aims to support the construction of stronger, more secure, and
eco-friendly roads that align with UAE’s long-term mobility goals. We are deepening
engagements with policymakers and infrastructure developers to ensure technology
adoption at every project phase.

Furthermore, Bentley alongside its Seequent products are uniquely positioned to
provide geotechnical solutions for underground soil studies and above-ground design
of roads, bridges, and tunnels. With our Cesium acquisition, we can efficiently handle
large-scale infrastructure models via iTwin.js and CesiumJS. By integrating
ContextCapture outputs (reality meshes, point clouds) with Cesium, we enable web-
based visualisation, geospatial-BIM overlays, and real-time infrastructure

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