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ADR workshop for Arab states
2 Nov 2026 - 08:00 UTC+03:00

ADR workshop for Arab states

Alexandria | IRU meetings | Invitation only

IRU is organising this workshop on the sidelines of the Arab transport ministers’ meeting to raise awareness among Arab states on the importance of the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and to promote harmonised standards for the transport of dangerous goods by road. 

Bringing together representatives from across the region, the workshop will explore ADR's structure, scope and practical benefits: from the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous goods to driver training, safety advisers and vehicle technical requirements.

The session will also examine how Arab states can align their national legislation with international best practices, drawing on the experience of the EU and other regions, and will set out a roadmap towards accession to ADR.

IRU Senior Manager for TIR & Transit Development Rami Karout and ADR Expert Sassi Hammami will lead the workshop.

Agenda

 

08:00 08:20Participant registration                                                                                                                                           

 

Session 1 — Opening session

08:20 08:40Welcome remarks and presentation of IRU, its expertise, activities, members and partners
08:40 08:50Official opening remarks
08:50 08:55Presentation of workshop programme

 

Session 2

09:00 09:15Introduction to the transport of dangerous goods
International statistics, risks and relevant international agreements and regulations
09:30 09:45The ADR agreement
Benefits for international transport organisations and road safety; the history and restructuring of the ADR; contracting parties; periodic revisions; the expert committee; changes to the agreement’s scope; the Arabic translation of the ADR; and the structure of the agreement
09:45 10:00Dangerous goods transport by road in Arab countries
10:00 10:30Coffee break

 

Session 3

10:30 11:30Provisions of the ADR agreement and its annexes
Classification, packaging, filling, loading, unloading and handling of dangerous goods; shipping procedures (marking, labelling, placarding, orange plates, documentation); transport operation provisions; training (general, driver, safety adviser, and IRU’s training expertise); vehicle technical specifications and approvals; general provisions (stakeholders, safety advisers, security); and the list of dangerous goods

 

Session 4 — Conclusion

11:30
12:00		Harmonisation of legislation and regulations (EU and other examples)
Roadmap for accession to the ADR agreement

Speakers

Rami Karout
Rami Karout
Senior Manager – TIR & Transit Development
IRU

Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
9 Abou Qear, Abu Qir Al Gharbeyah, Montaza 2, Alexandria Governorate 5528341, Egypt