RTA teams up with Khalifa, Dubai varsities to go smart

Dubai / WAM

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Khalifa University and the University of Dubai, calling for stepping up cooperation in the field of robots and drones.
The step is part of RTA endeavours to keep pace with the latest technological trends, share expertise with the academic institutions concerned with robots & drones, and provide sophisticated services to cover various community segments. Such efforts conform to Dubai Government endeavours of ranking Dubai as the smartest city in the world.
Abdullah Al Madani, CEO of Corporate Technology Support Services Sector at the RTA signed one MoU with Dr. Mohammed Al-Mualla, Senior Vice President of Research & Graduate Studies at Khalifa University; and the other with Dr. Essa Al-Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai, in the presence of directors and concerned individuals from both parties.
The MoUs call for undertaking a variety of activities such as holding joint workshops, training & qualifying personnel, holding scientific conferences & symposia, and sharing academic & practical expertise in matters related to robots, drones and other fields of technology. According to the MoUs, each party will supply the other with information to assist it carry out its respective jobs and realise its objectives in the public interest.
“The RTA is making every effort to forge strategic partnerships with highly reputed academic entities in a bid to realise its first strategic goal (Smart Dubai), and third strategic goal (People Happiness). The signing of these MoUs is also intended to unify efforts & improve the models developed with the aim of offering effective technological services to the community,” Al Madani said.
Dr. Mohammed Al-Mualla, said, “Through its academic & research strategy & activities, the Khalifa University aims to help various government bodies undertake initiatives for improving smart services.”