Mustapha Azzouzi

at International Consultant-Transport & Road Safety Expert

Speaker

Mustapha AZZOUZI, B.S., B.S.E., P.Eng., MSc, RSA, RSI, iRAP, EuroRAP, is an internationally recognized thought leader in road infrastructure safety and sustainable transport, currently driving innovation as Founder & CEO of TARS Consulting LLC—one of the pioneering transport and road safety engineering consultancy in the MENA region. With a robust professional journey spanning more than 15 years and 30 countries, Mustapha is widely trusted by leading global organizations including the World Bank Group, World Health Organization, EU, African Development Bank, IsDB, AECOM, NTSC, NEOM, Red Sea Global, Aramco, PwC & Petroleum Development Oman.

His profound expertise encompasses advanced road safety management & engineering, strategic safe infrastructure management, and sustainable urban mobility. Mustapha has a distinguished track record, leading transformative projects such as the National Road Safety Strategies across multiple countries, comprehensive Tabuk traffic management and safety assessments in Saudi Arabia, and groundbreaking eMobility feasibility studies in Morocco and the broader MENA region. Notably, he spearheaded the UN-RSF / IRF "Safe and Inclusive Road Design in North & West Africa" project and conducted road safety engineering training programs for engineers and professional across Saudi Arabia"

A charismatic communicator, Mustapha frequently engages global audiences at high-profile forums like the World Bank events, the Saudi Intermobility Expo and Oman Sustainability Week, alongside appearances on international media outlets such as Al Jazeera, Medi1TV, and M6. He has authored seven influential publications in road safety management, five national guidelines, and internationally acclaimed studies—including an in-depth analysis of road safety lead agencies in low- and middle-income countries.

With a stellar academic background, holding advanced degrees and certifications from renowned institutions—including the Saint Joseph University and Global Road Safety Leadership Alumni Fellowship Program by Johns Hopkins University and Global Road Safety Partnership—Mustapha remains at the forefront of performance-based safety engineering, road safety management, sustainable & safe transport systems and capacity-building programs. To date, he has personally led over 1,000 safety audits and inspections, trained over 1,400 industry professionals, and continues to set benchmarks for infrastructure readiness in the era of smart mobility.

As moderator of the panel “Safety, the road to success – What are the silent threats in road safety and who can be the superhero?” at the Saudi Intermobility Expo, Mustapha brings unparalleled insight into hidden risks and practical solutions. Meet him to explore how strategic road safety management and smart infrastructure can turn silent threats into opportunities for innovation and growth.