Abu Dhabi Ports Group has announced a strategic partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which serves as the UN’s implementation arm for sustainable development. The aim of this collaboration is to accelerate innovation in the realms of digital trade, smart logistics, and responsible automation of port operations across the Middle East, North Africa, and global markets.
This partnership will merge Abu Dhabi Ports Group’s advanced expertise in digitization, smart port infrastructure, and AI-supported logistics with the UNDP’s global mandate in governance, policies, and inclusive development. The cooperation seeks to enhance resilient trade systems and support the achievement of the UN’s sustainable development goals.
Through this agreement, both parties plan to strengthen collaboration in various mutually beneficial areas, including the development of scalable digital platforms that promote transparency, efficiency, and integration among trade and logistics systems. Additionally, they will leverage AI technologies to transform supply chain management, facilitate business financing, streamline customs clearance procedures, and support the adoption of automation and IoT solutions in port operations to improve resilience, safety, and sustainability. The agreement also entails conducting research and case studies, establishing outlook systems for accelerating sustainable innovation, and organizing high-level conferences and forums to highlight the role of digitization and AI in shaping the future of global trade.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, the Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, stated: “This strategic partnership with the UNDP reflects our firm commitment to advancing sustainable innovation in trade and logistics. By combining our expertise in smart port solutions with the UNDP’s global mandate in development, we aim to build resilient and inclusive trade systems that enhance operational efficiency and achieve sustainable development goals. We look forward to collaborating on creating a smarter and more sustainable future for global trade.”
Abdullah Dardari, the UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the Regional Office for Arab States at the UNDP, commented: “Our partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports Group harnesses the potential of AI and digital innovation to transform the trade ecosystem, focusing on sustainability, inclusiveness, and efficiency.”
The UNDP operates in nearly 170 countries worldwide, collaborating with governments and institutions to accelerate sustainable development, eradicate poverty, and enhance governance and the rule of law. Through this agreement, both parties reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting digitization and sustainability in the ports and logistics sectors.