Dr. Dlair Abdulkarim

Dr. Dlair Abdulkarim is a seasoned transportation planning expert with extensive experience in developing and implementing transportation policies and strategies across various projects in the GCC, UK, and Iraq. Currently serving at JACOBS as a Transportation Planning Policy and Strategies specialist since October 2019, Kr. Abdulkarim focuses on mitigating land transport impacts on the environment and health through an array of initiatives including travel demand management, freight movement, and active travel promotion. Previously, Dr. Abdulkarim occupied roles such as Traffic Director at Crown Consult Engineers & Project Managers and Transportation Planning Adviser at WS Atkins, contributing to significant projects like the UAE National Transport Plan and developing the Dubai Surface Transport Master Plan. Dr. Abdulkarim holds a Ph.D. in Transportation from The University of Manchester, earned between 1987 and 1990.