OUR HISTORY
Starting in 1999, our story has always been about innovation. THTC’s first client has paved the way for the company to pioneer the phenomenal work on navigation in the GCC countries. And we continuously strive to be the benchmark in digital maps and smart mobility in the region.
1999
Sep 1999
THTC started up as a leading technology firm in the Middle East that specializes in Maps, Navigation, GIS, Telematics, ITS, and related solutions.
2001
Jan 2001
Launched the first website in the MENA region that provides map-based driving directions (Dubai EZ Guide)
2003
Sep 2003
Launched the first WAP mapping application in MENA in Cooperation with Etisalat (UAE EZ Guide)
2004
Mar 2004
Launched one of the first PDA – based navigation systems in MENA (EasyNav for UAE)
2005
Jun 2005
Launched "Mahlola", one of the first LBS projects in Saudi Arabia in partnership with STC and KACST
2006
Jun 2006
THTC’s partnership with TomTom in GCC countries was born.
2007
2007 - 2009
First mobile mapping project in MENA, in cooperation with Tele Atlas and KACST (For Saudi Ministry of Transport)
2008
Dec 2008
After amazing growth, THTC exceeded 15,000 License of PND Navigation App.
2009
Sep 2009
First navigation solution on smart phones in Egypt in cooperation with JoviTronix
2010
Oct 2010
Launched the first real-time traffic information navigation system in MENA called Dalili - for RTA (Dubai Roads and Transport Authority).
2011
Sep 2011
THTC moved in a fancy new office in downtown with Burj Khalifa’s view.
2012
Sep 2012
THTC earned the ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management systems and processes.
2013
Jan 2013
Launched EPM Traffic, the first traffic info navigation system in Damman for Eastern Province Municipalities, in cooperation with TomTom.
2014
Feb 2014
Launched Smart Drive, the real-time traffic information navigation system for RTA (Dubai Roads and Transport Authority).
2014
Mar 2014
Partnered with Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) in launching Delilat Arriyadh, the navigation map with real-time traffic information for Riyadh.
2015
Dec 2015
Smart Drive was awarded as Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Award for Smart Government Best Smart Corporate App – Corporate Services in Dubai.
2016
May 2016
Smart Drive was granted the Best Smart Government Excellence Award in Kuwait.
2017
Feb 2017-2018
Introduced Smart Taxi solution to Sharjah RTA, Dubai RTA (PTA) and Abu Dhabi DOT.
2018
June 2018
THTC‘s ISO certification was upgraded to ISO 9001:2015