2002Confirmed foundation
Federation established
In 2002, IFA received its legal and charter foundation for international work in autotourism.
Institutional profile / IFA
International Federation of Autotourism
IFA was established in 2002 as a public foundation and non-profit organisation. Its Dubai representation operates under a UAE business licence and develops autotourism and international mobility across the UAE and GCC.
Confirmed foundation
Active direction
Current development
Planned stage
Verified chronology
Milestones
UAEActive direction
Licensed representation in Dubai
A UAE business licence provides the formal operating basis for regional programmes and partnerships.
GCCActive direction
Focus on GCC
A regional network of routes, expert relationships and international-driver support is taking shape.
GCCPartner programme
Regional cooperation
Tourism organisations, automobile clubs, road-service providers, insurers, hospitality businesses and infrastructure partners contribute across the region.
UAEInfrastructure
A new-generation route environment
IFA focuses on service areas, charging infrastructure, connectivity, navigation, accessibility, sustainability and safe stops for long-distance travel.
2026Current development
Public UAE / GCC programme
The route portfolio, readiness methodology, practical resources and cooperation model are being developed.
2027Planned stage
Arabian Mobility pilot network
Field verification and partner coordination are planned as the next stage, not presented as completed achievements.
Current programme
IFA programmes
Current developmentROUTES / 01
Three focused routes from the UAE
UAE–Oman, UAE–Saudi–Bahrain and UAE–Saudi–Qatar concepts undergo regulatory and field-readiness review.
Open routes →Active directionBRIEFINGS / 02
Practical briefings
Independent resources covering driver documents, vehicle readiness, borders and the assessment of international routes.
Open resources →Active directionNEWSROOM / 03
International Autotourism Events
Original editorial reporting on GCC road regulation, border operations and relevant global autotourism developments.
Open newsroom →Cooperation & development