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5/1/24, 3:57 PM Inaugural DRIFTx: Flying taxis, autonomous cars, seagliders soon to be a reality in Abu Dhabi | Agence de presse des Émirats
Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, President of the

UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, also visited and

toured DRIFTx, and viewed the autonomous vehicle

showcases and innovations presented at the event.

Attended by over 8,000 visitors from more than 25

countries, DRIFTx convened global leaders from around

the world in Abu Dhabi, enabling engaging discussions,

fostering meaningful collaborations, and providing a

perfect platform to showcase and unlock innovative

technologies across air, land, and sea applications.

Through showcasing the latest solutions, DRIFTx

promoted partnerships and unlocked commercial and

investment opportunities in the mobility space,

supporting Abu Dhabi’s vision to provide a global

platform that can be used as a test bed for technologies

that are shaping the future of transportation and

mobility across the world.

Hasan Ahmed Al Hosani, Managing Director of Bayanat,

said, “We are proud to have been part of what can only

be described as a leading platform for global mobility

experts and innovators. Over the two days, DRIFTx

presented enlightening discussions and fostered key

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