Defence and security firm Saab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Ports for collaboration on the development of technologies for port surveillance and vessel traffic management.
“We are excited to collaborate with one of the fastest growing and innovative port operators in the world. Their high requirements will be essential for us in our ambitions to develop market-leading technologies made in the UAE,” said Anna-Karin Rosén, Managing Director, Saab in UAE.
The agreement was signed at the international defence exhibition IDEX 2021 in Abu Dhabi.
Captain Maktoum Al Houqani, Chief Corporate Authority Officer, Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “Through our maritime trade proposition, Abu Dhabi Ports is enabling our emirate’s economy to soar to new heights and compete globally as a key hub connecting east and west. Our partnership with Saab further solidifies our long-term strategic effort by creating new opportunities for both companies to work together to pioneer and develop solutions that place us at the forefront of technology.”