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6/26/25, 2:48 PM Abu Dhabi conducts first drone parcel delivery in trial project | Khaleej Times

Omran Malek, Head of the SAVI Cluster at ADIO, said the pilot demonstrated the type of forward-thinking strategies that add long-term economic and
infrastructure value to Abu Dhabi. “ADIO is proud to champion the development and rollout of cutting-edge logistics technologies that strengthen Abu
Dhabi’s position as a global innovation hub,” he said.
The pilot reflects growing efforts to localise advanced technology development and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s role as a leader in future infrastructure. LODD and
7X say they will continue to work with regulators to fine-tune operational procedures and prepare for wider rollout of drone-based logistics services.
"Autonomous drones introduce a transformative layer to urban delivery networks,” said Rashid Al Manai, CEO of LODD. “With one operator able to manage
multiple deliveries simultaneously, the system brings a new level of scalability and responsiveness to the logistics chain.”

Similarly, Tariq Al Wahedi, Group CEO of 7X, which oversees delivery provider EMX, said the milestone supports the UAE’s smart mobility goals. "By
integrating autonomous aerial technology into EMX’s national logistics ecosystem, we are enhancing operational reach and speed, and building a more
adaptive, future-ready network.”
The test flight is the first phase in a broader plan to deploy drone delivery across Abu Dhabi, aligning with regulatory efforts and infrastructure readiness to
position the emirate as a regional hub for autonomous air mobility.

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