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The event convened industry titans, startups, and mobility leaders from across
the world, firmly reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a global hub for smart
and autonomous mobility.

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the
Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, inaugurated the
Abu Dhabi Mobility Week. As part of the evening’s programme, His Highness
toured the DRIFTx exhibition to witness the industry’s latest innovations and
solutions.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan toured DRIFTx, visiting
a number of local and international company pavilions, and discussed the latest
technology and solutions in the field. His Highness was accompanied by
Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and
Transport; and Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Economic
Development.

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.

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