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Inaugural DRIFTx: Flying taxis, autonomous cars, seagliders soon to be a reality in Abu Dhabi© Provided by
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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 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

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