• Etisalat will help Abu Dhabi Ports to adapt to evolving telecommunications technologies, business models, and customer behaviours
  • Agreement to enable connectivity to the ports, free zone and technological entities

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Ports and Etisalat have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on advancing technological capabilities and business opportunities in support of Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

The partnership, signed at GITEX Technology Week, focuses on building shared electronic projects and networks, exchanging knowledge, simplifying procedures, securing fixed and wireless telecommunications coverage, and managing operational risk.

Etisalat will also help Abu Dhabi Ports to adapt to the latest telecommunications technologies, business models, and customer behaviours. The agreement will broaden Abu Dhabi Ports reach by connecting the business to its ports, free zone, and technological entities.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “We are delighted to partner with the UAE’s first telecommunications company to grow our businesses and support Abu Dhabi’s long-term strategic plans. Rapid technological growth is transforming the telecommunications sector. Collaborating with Etisalat will help Abu Dhabi Ports to stay ahead of industry developments, adapt to new technologies, and ensure that our customers experience world-class, cutting-edge telecommunications services at all our entities.”

Sultan Al Dhaheri, General Manager, Etisalat Abu Dhabi region said: “We look forward to working with Abu Dhabi Ports enabling connectivity and giving them capabilities to bring in efficiency and manage business operations effectively across the port. This strategic agreement is part of our overall strategy and objective of ‘Driving a Digital future to Empower Societies’ as we work closely with the public and private sector to enable digital technologies and solutions to help boost their digital services.”

Abu Dhabi Port’s participation in the annual GITEX Technology Week comes at a time when the port operator is strengthening its relationships with institutions to support Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation in line with Abu Dhabi’s Economic Plan 2030.

Also at GITEX Technology Week, Abu Dhabi Ports unveiled that it will begin an international blockchain pilot testing project in partnership with the Port of Antwerp, Belgium.

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About Abu Dhabi Ports

Established in 2006, Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in addition to the Port of Fujairah, as well as the trade and logistics hub, Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), in which Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone attracts direct investments to over 100 km2 of free zone opportunities, the largest in the Middle East region.

Inaugurated on Dec 12, 2012 by President of the UAE, HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Khalifa Port is the flagship port of Abu Dhabi Ports and is considered to be the first semi-automated container port in the region. Abu Dhabi Ports also owns 50% of Abu Dhabi Terminals, which operates and manages Khalifa Port Container Terminal with a full suite of logistics solutions to benefit trade partners and shipping lines. In addition to the current capacity of 2.5 million TEUs, the recent deal Abu Dhabi Ports signed with COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, which is expected to commence operations by 2019, will raise the annual capacity to 6 million TEUs in both container terminals.

Abu Dhabi Ports’ subsidiaries include Abu Dhabi Marine Services “SAFEEN”, providing a comprehensive range of marine, navigational and ancillary quayside services as well as VTS Services and fleet maintenance in a safe, secure and efficient manner; Maqta Gateway, developer and operator of the first port community in the emirate; and Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, the first permanent cruise terminal in the region. To meet the increasing demand of cruise liners and passengers, Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach was developed, offerings cruise ship passengers a new beach destination with unmatched tourism experiences. Additionally, Abu Dhabi Ports also manages the Maritime Training Centre at Musaffah Port.

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