His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Future Foundation launched the Middle East’s first drone delivery system at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), a special economic zone for innovation and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ).
Sheikh Hamdan also made the first order through the system, using the platform to send a delivery from the Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai (RIT-Dubai), one of the designated landing points in DSO’s network. The order was successfully delivered from one of the community’s take-off points.
He emphasized Dubai’s dedication to advancing its infrastructure and promoting an innovative environment to boost smart logistics and advanced air transport solutions. This initiative aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai as a global leader among future-ready cities.
His Highness said, “We continue to support projects that drive a diversified, flexible digital economy by leveraging advanced technology in Dubai and empowering the aviation and air transport sectors. Our strategy places a high priority on strengthening public-private partnerships to catalyze research and development (R&D), sustainable growth, and smart mobility. This aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to position Dubai among the world’s top three urban economies.”
“The future of robotic technologies and self-driving systems for retail services, knowledge-based economic applications, innovation, digital transformation, and the use of artificial intelligence have all become a reality in Dubai,” H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed further said.
The launch was also attended by Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State For Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA); Lieutenant General Talal Belhoul Al Falasi, President of Dubai’s State Security Department; and several senior officials.
Mohammed Abdullah Linjawi, Director General of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), announced that drone delivery services are expected to cover 33% of Dubai by 2030, solidifying the emirate’s position as a leader in smart mobility.-WAM
