Integrated Transport Centre partners to boost smart mobility ecosystem

As part of its ongoing efforts to develop the smart transport sector and expand strategic partnerships, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has signed several agreements with public and private sector partners.

Under the sponsorship of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), and Abu Dhabi Mobility announced the signing of a cooperation agreement to support the development of the UAE’s capabilities in certifying, designing, and manufacturing advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies and products, including electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This collaboration reinforces Abu Dhabi, and particularly Al Ain Region’s, position as a national hub for design certification and testing of advanced aviation technologies, and for developing supportive regulatory frameworks for this sector. It also supports national capacity building and attracts international expertise and partnerships, contributing to the consolidation of an integrated innovation ecosystem in the advanced air mobility sector according to the highest international standards.

Also under the sponsorship of SASC, and supporting efforts to enhance the integrated mobility ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, an agreement was signed with ADNOC to establish a joint framework for cooperation in developing, testing, and scaling smart and autonomous mobility solutions for passengers and goods across land, sea, and air. This cooperation aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve connectivity between ADNOC’s onshore and offshore sites and the emirate’s transport system, including autonomous vehicle trials and exploring smart and autonomous maritime transport solutions for offshore site connectivity. The collaboration also includes studying and applying electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft technologies to link ADNOC sites with future vertiports in Abu Dhabi, contributing to faster mobility, increased logistical efficiency, and the adoption of innovative and sustainable transport solutions.

Abu Dhabi Mobility signed an agreement with Space42 to develop a national geospatial navigation platform that enhances digital sovereignty and unifies maps and spatial services in Abu Dhabi. The platform will provide accurate, real-time transport data from Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), improving the mobility experience for residents and visitors, and supporting innovation and smart cities with higher efficiency, integration, and sustainable reliability that keeps pace with technological developments.

Under the sponsorship of SASC, Abu Dhabi Mobility entered into an agreement with Versa Aerospace to strengthen cooperation in developing unmanned and autonomous system solutions across air, land, and sea. Through Versa Aerospace’s technical, operational, and training capabilities, the collaboration will help accelerate the responsible adoption of unmanned technologies, strengthen local expertise, and support Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional hub for future mobility and autonomous systems.

In the interest of public safety, Abu Dhabi Mobility signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority to activate and operate Emergency Vehicle Priority (EVP) systems. The agreement aims to achieve rapid and safe response times for emergencies by integrating real-time positioning technologies with smart traffic light infrastructure and adopting a three-level classification protocol (Red, Orange, Green) to ensure system use is justified while maintaining smooth traffic flow.

Abu Dhabi Mobility also signed a Letter of Intent with Al Seer Marine, a frontrunner in advanced maritime solutions and a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), to implement a pilot project for constructing non-air-conditioned bus shelters using 3D printing. The project aims to explore the feasibility and sustainability of using modern technologies to build durable and eco-friendly infrastructure.

Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Acting Director General of the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), said: “These agreements reflect the ITC’s commitment to fostering stronger collaboration with public and private sector partners to advance smart, integrated mobility solutions that support urban growth and address future needs.”

This package of agreements confirms the vital role of the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) as a strategic partner in enabling innovation and building qualitative partnerships, which enhance Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading regional and global hub for future mobility technologies.