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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, he toured the DRIFTx
exhibition to witness the industry's latest innovations and solutions.
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. he 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.
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
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