Keolis Establishes Regional Headquarters in Dubai to Advance Middle Eastern Transport Operations
The global public transport leader inaugurates its Middle Eastern hub, reinforcing its commitment to serving the region's evolving mobility infrastructure and expanding operational capabilities across the emirates and beyond.
Keolis, a distinguished global leader in public transportation, has established its Regional Headquarters in Dubai, marking a significant expansion of its presence throughout the Middle East. This strategic initiative underscores the organisation’s unwavering commitment to strengthening its operational footprint across the region and cultivating innovative transport solutions that serve the evolving needs of modern metropolitan centres.
The Dubai headquarters will function as a centralised hub for the Group’s multifaceted operations across the Middle East, enabling enhanced coordination and support for existing transport authorities whilst simultaneously identifying and nurturing promising new business opportunities that align with the region’s ambitious development objectives.
Keolis brings an impressive track record of excellence to its Middle Eastern operations. Since 2018, through a strategic joint venture partnership, the Group has successfully managed the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram in Qatar, delivering exemplary service throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In 2021, Keolis MHI commenced operations managing Dubai Metro and operating Dubai Tram on behalf of the Roads and Transport Authority, serving approximately one million passengers daily throughout the United Arab Emirates. Most recently, in 2026, Keolis launched the first passenger railway service in the UAE through an innovative joint venture partnership with Etihad Rail, further demonstrating its capacity to deliver transformative mobility solutions.
Frédéric Van Heems, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Keolis Group, articulated the company’s vision, stating that the Middle East represents a key growth market for the organisation. He emphasised that Keolis has demonstrated its ability to operate world-class trains, metro and tram systems with exemplary reliability across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, with the new regional headquarters representing a long-term commitment to clients and readiness to lead the transformative transport projects that will define the region’s future mobility landscape.
Alistair Gordon, Chief Executive Officer of Keolis Middle East, Asia and Pacific Zone, highlighted the strategic importance of the headquarters, noting that it will facilitate closer collaboration with clients and enable comprehensive support for the region’s most significant mobility initiatives, positioning Keolis as an instrumental partner in shaping the Middle East’s transport infrastructure for generations to come.
Source: WAM