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collaborations, helping propel the future of mobility at

the global stage and to drive Abu Dhabi’s efforts in

redefining possibilities for smart and autonomous

vehicles and sustainable mobility applications.”

DRIFTx concluded with 12 memoranda of understanding

(MoUs) and agreements signed between key local and

global players in urban mobility. These strategic

agreements advance future mobility solutions bringing

them closer to operational launch in civil use cases.

Amongst the key collaborations announced at DRIFTx

was an agreement between FEST Auto Global Holding

Ltd (FEST), a global mobility solutions company with a

mission to redefine urban transportation, and Abu

Dhabi University (ADU), aimed at fostering innovation in

sustainable urban mobility. FEST and ADU will work

together to enhance FEST's proprietary Fleet

Management System (FMS) and Vehicle Management

System (VMS). These systems are designed to increase

operational efficiency through advanced system

customisation and to showcase the practical viability of

FEST's customised electric vans in real-world

applications.

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