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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

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

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