Innovation Month demonstrates how the UAE connects to a global ecosystem of innovation
As part of its continued effort to drive the evolution and growth of its business through innovation, Abu Dhabi Ports has undertaken its most ambitious month-long roster of innovation activities planned to date.
Comprising a wide array of events and activities, the emirate’s dedicated maritime, ports, and logistics trade enabler’s four-week festival of innovation has been organised in conjunction with UAE Innovates held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Abu Dhabi Ports’ innovation division is showcasing a wide variety of proprietary innovations and proof of concepts related to smart containerised data centres, real-time technology, autonomous technology, robotics, AI, in addition to efficient and sustainable energy solutions.
The festival highlighted more than 2,100 ideas submitted by employees and stakeholders in 2020, alongside presenting a rich agenda of events based on five dedicated innovation themes: smart and green port technologies, space logistics, ports-emirates duality, and futuristic trade zones and logistics.
“This year, Abu Dhabi Ports’ comprehensive catalogue of Innovation Month activities encourages participants to contribute to the national effort of generating value-added innovative solutions that connect to the global ecosystem of innovation,” commented Eiman Al Khalaqi, Vice President of Innovation, Abu Dhabi Ports.