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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 13:8 GMT
Sohar Port represented Oman’s shipping and logistics sector at Hypermotion Dubai, a unique platform that connected founders, disruptors and true innovators to discuss cutting-edge technology. Held as part of Expo Dubai 2020, the panel discussion focused on the GCC’s emergence as a drones hub where Eng. Sufyan Al Mamari, Senior Engineer of Asset Management at Sohar Port and Freezone outlined the success of the port so far with drone technology. He was joined by Khalifa Al Qama, Director of Dubai Future Labs, Dubai Future Foundation; Rabih Bou Rached, CEO, Falcon Eye Drones (FEDS); and Michael Anger, CTO and Founder, Unisphere, in a discussion moderated by Lucy Hedges, Technology Journalist with Metro UK and BBC.Ali Al Yamani- Executive Technical Manager at Sohar, said, “We have seen the impact that cutting-edge technology can have on our industry and drive efficiencies throughout the sector. There are important research and trial studies being undertaken at ports around the world to discover the capabilities of drones and how they can be applied to our operations. Sohar Port hosts more than 3,000 vessel calls each year with a gross registered tonnage of approximately 85 million. To continue growing, we need to become more digital and maximize our resources, and drone and AI technology can be a seamless solution to our operations.”