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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.
Among the key collaborations announced at DRIFTx was an agreement between FEST
Auto Global Holding Ltd (FEST) 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.
Bayanat announced a series of exciting initiatives, including the launch of the Daleel
App, in beta testing. Unveiled during DRIFTx, Daleel is a cutting-edge navigation
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