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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the “Dubai Future Foundation”, witnessed the signing of partnership and cooperation agreements between the Foundation’s “Dubai Future Laboratories”, and each of “Emirates Airlines” and “D bworld and dnata, to employ the latest technologies of the future in developing the aviation and logistics sectors in Dubai and the UAE.
These national partnerships aim to activate the outputs of the Dubai Robotics and Automation Program, which was launched last September, with the aim of accelerating the adoption of these advanced technological applications in various major economic sectors, and supporting 5 future areas of research and development, including production and manufacturing, tourism and customer services, health care, And improving working conditions, logistics and transportation services, in order to make Dubai among the top 10 global cities for robotics and automation technology, by adopting and developing robotics technology, empowering national talents and creating new solutions, products and services in this sector.
The signing ceremony was attended by Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Managing Director of the Foundation, Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, Deputy Managing Director of the Foundation, and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO. For the “DB World” group, Adel Al Redha, Chief Operating Officer of “Emirates Airlines”, Steve Allen, CEO of “Dnata”, and Khalfan Juma Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation.
Omar Sultan Al Olama stressed that these partnerships will contribute to strengthening the position of Dubai and the UAE as an open global laboratory for the latest technologies and innovations, in line with the vision of the country’s leadership, to make it a global destination for fruitful partnerships, research and development, and designing the future.
He said that employing robots, automation and future technologies in key sectors enhances economic growth in the country, supports its competitiveness and attractiveness for establishing and expanding businesses, and provides logistical services for international trade routes.
Employing technologies and innovations in the logistics services sector
The partnership between Dubai Future Laboratories and DB World aims to develop and employ the latest technologies and innovations in the logistics sector, increase its contribution to the future economy of Dubai and the UAE, and increase the flexibility of supply chains in dealing with future challenges.
Where “Dubai Future Laboratories” will provide an open space for experimenting and implementing the latest technologies in logistical operations, and developing unprecedented future solutions that focus on employing technology and artificial intelligence, storing and analyzing big data and “blockchain” technology in creating qualitative solutions for the continuity of supply chains, transport systems, handling and storage of goods. , relying on automation and smart processes and anticipating optimal future scenarios for work mechanisms and patterns within the various workstations of “DB World”.
The next phase will focus on developing smart, self-driving electric vehicles, to employ them in port operations as a sustainable alternative to the trucks currently operating, in a way that achieves several benefits, most notably cost reduction, maintenance needs, reduction of the margin of error and risks to staff and individuals, and the provision of a fleet of sustainable vehicles. Emission free.
He will also work within the “Dubai Future Laboratories” to design and develop robotic systems for use in warehouse automation, and to develop and automate support systems for health, safety, environment and others.
Regarding the importance of this partnership, Sultan bin Sulayem said, “This agreement is a top priority for us, especially at this stage when improving the efficiency of the supply chain is vital, and we will make, in partnership with the Corporation, all efforts to explore opportunities and achieve qualitative achievements in various fields, through integration.” With the smart government system and taking advantage of the momentum of development and comprehensive innovation to transform the UAE economy into a digital and smart model, and by virtue of our role in enabling smart trade, we have become at the forefront of leading institutions in developing technology that shapes the future of the logistics industry, and we will work based on the capabilities of our systems to dedicate the position of the state UAE and Dubai to be a global trade center in adopting advanced digital technologies. We have already succeeded in exploring the mechanisms of doing trade and logistics services through our innovative technology products. Foremost among them is the “Hyperloop” project, cargo storage systems in automated warehouses, and our smart solutions such as Dubai Trade, the “Cargos” platform, the “C-Rate” platform, and the “Digital Freight Alliance” services. We are currently creating innovative solutions with a future vision for the world of Metaverse to overcome supply chain challenges on the ground.”
He added, “Our teams are constantly researching and developing the digitization of manual and traditional methods in our logistics operations. An example of this is the electric container terminal truck project, which is a qualitative achievement and a model for transforming our assets and enhancing them with modern technologies, to become part of our smart system that will contribute to reducing fluctuations in the supply chain.” And enhance the efficiency of the flow of trade traffic in the world ».
Innovative solutions for passenger experience, air freight and ground operations
The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in employing the latest robotics and automation systems to develop innovative solutions for the passenger experience, and to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of air cargo and ground operations.
Under this partnership, Dubai Future Laboratories will provide support for the development of R&D, testing and pilot projects, including a check-in robot that uses facial recognition technology and interacts with passengers. And a robot that provides service in the airport halls. Innovative solutions will also improve customer satisfaction by providing a smoother journey at the airport.
Emirates Airlines also aims, with this cooperation, to:
