Bayanat and IMKAN Properties have today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a smart mobility infrastructure project on SHA Island Emirates at AlJurf.
The initiative will showcase an integrated and AI-enabled transportation ecosystem facilitating fully autonomous driving on the world’s inaugural healthy living island.
Situated in AlJurf, approximately equidistant between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the health- and wellness-oriented island, set to accommodate the SHA Wellness Clinic, aims for high autonomy with limited dependence on manned vehicles.
Whilst IMKAN Properties will oversee the physical infrastructure development, Bayanat will furnish crucial digital infrastructure for autonomous vehicle operation and unmanned systems, including HD maps and HD positioning. Additionally, Bayanat will deploy its Smart Mobility Solutions (SMOS) in the form of digital twin solutions, enabling vehicle autonomy on the island.
Abdulla Al Shamsi, Bayanat’s Chief Operating Officer, remarked, “Bayanat has long led the way in autonomous driving and unmanned systems in the Middle East, boasting proven technological prowess across Autonomous Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Digital Twins, Charging Infrastructure, Transportation Super Apps, and Testing and Simulation.”
Suwadain AlDhaheri, CEO at IMKAN Properties, expressed, “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Bayanat, in line with our commitment as a real estate developer to provide unmatched experiences for our residents and customers. Our partnership seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technology with our physical infrastructure, essential for materializing this visionary project.”