Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 99 | Page 9

NEWS

“ I am proud to open our state-of theart regional headquarters in Dubai . The facility marks a new era of innovation and

excellence , with sustainability at the heart , in this dynamic industrial hub of Dubai ,” says Nico Delvaux , President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY .

ASSA ABLOY was pleased to welcome the Swedish Ambassador , representatives from the Swedish Business Council and National Industries Park , as well as distinguished delegates from DP World , Dubai Economic Development Corporation , and the Minister of State for Foreign Trade .

The showroom is designed to exhibit the extensive range of ASSA ABLOY ’ s products and solutions , spanning all brands and divisions , comprising of HID , Global Solutions , Entrance Systems and Opening Solutions , including Yale , Abloy and TESA .

The showroom reinvents product presentation and puts the customers at the centre of the experience . The facility boasts thermally insulated masonry block walls and high U-value glass windows for enhanced energy efficiency . A near-white warehouse roof also reduces heat absorption , and landscaping and irrigation systems are ecoconscious and water efficient .

In addition , intelligent energy management and smart lighting further reduce energy consumption . The concrete floor incorporates recycled steel fibres from end-of-life tyres , alongside virgin steel fibres and green admixtures .

The new facility includes the region ’ s largest door factory , a hub of innovation and efficiency . Equipped with cutting-edge technology and utilising the latest materials , it spearheads in-house production of doors .

ASSA ABLOY doors are renowned for exceptional quality , they not only meet stringent security standards but also offer aesthetics which seamlessly complement diverse architectural designs .

Institute , TII and ASPIRE announced a Proof-of-Concept , PoC agreement with Maqta Gateway , part of AD Ports Group ’ s Digital Cluster . The entities will work together to steer a series of cutting-edge AI and robotics , projects in the terrestrial , aerial , and marine streams to generate bespoke solutions and applications .

The agreement was signed by Dr . Ray O Johnson , CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute , Stephane Timpano , CEO of ASPIRE , and Dr Noura Al Dhaheri , CEO of Digital Cluster and CEO of Maqta Gateway , AD Ports Group .

The synergy encompasses projects related to unmanned ground vehicles , UGVs and the movement of general cargo of all shapes and dimensions , a concept not yet implemented in this industry . In addition , the projects include autonomous watercraft , water taxis to transport passengers in Abu Dhabi city to neighbouring islands

The bespoke solutions , based on computer vision , communication , sensors , and Lidar technology , will integrate into AD Ports Group ’ s existing infrastructure , enhancing productivity while significantly reducing costs and time taken to complete these substantial tasks .

TII and ASPIRE , both part of Abu Dhabi ’ s Advanced Technology Research Council , ATRC , are mandated to collaborate closely with Maqta Gateway to identify potential technologies and targeted solutions to advance Abu Dhabi ’ s supply chain networks .

Speaking on the agreement , Dr Ray O Johnson , CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute , said : “ We are thrilled to embark on this journey alongside Maqta Gateway as we endeavour to transform trade and logistics through the integration of cuttingedge technologies . By boldly advancing the frontiers of Autonomous Systems , and AI for Robotics , we are committed to enhancing efficiency and setting new benchmarks for sustainability and innovation . These Proofof-Concept projects enable us to leapfrog to the age of 4IR technologies . We look forward to their transformative impact on the global landscape .”

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