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5/1/24, 4:06 PM Inaugural DRIFTx: Flying taxis, autonomous cars, seagliders soon to be a reality in Abu Dhabi - www.lokmattimes.com
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 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."

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