Sharjah International Airport Authority (SIAA) has agreed to collaborate and establish joint research with the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) and Huawei to develop innovative methodological solutions to mitigate the effects of future aviation challenges as envisioned by SAA.
The new solution will provide a framework for rapid response to meet the challenges that may limit the progress of SIAA’s operational activities. The parties have agreed to launch the Promising Generations Initiative, to develop future solutions through the university students’ participation.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the SRTI Park by Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah International Airport Authority, in the presence of Sheikh Faisal bin Saud Al Qasimi, Director of SIAA; Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of the SRTI Park, and Stephen Yee, President of the Middle East and Africa for Huawei.
Al Midfa commented: “The signing of this memorandum is in line with the vision of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to enhance the emirate’s position as a destination for creativity and innovation.
“It is aimed at providing an opportunity for university students to contribute in creating the future of Sharjah by presenting inspiring ideas that contribute to an integrated smart environment. It supports the Authority’s continued investment in solutions to keep pace with rapid changes, and to attract the latest systems and technologies aimed at increasing passenger satisfaction, thus enhancing Sharjah Airport’s position in the region and the world.”
SRTI Park’s Al Mahmoudi expressed his happiness to work closely with Sharjah International Airport Authority and Huawei and said: “This cooperation translates the Park’s vision and strategy by introducing all kinds of future technologies, and its quest to develop local human cadres through developed training programs with a focus on the 5G technology.
“It is a milestone towards the pursuit of major aims such as a smart city, the internet of things (IoT), big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and their applications.”
Jiawei Liu, CEO of Huawei UAE, said in a statement: “We believe in open collaboration for shared success. This is especially true in the ICT industry, where open collaboration and innovation across the entire value chain are crucial to building greater resilience and promoting sustainable development for both businesses and society.
“People are the heart and soul of innovation and technology will continue to be an opportunity to extend human possibilities.
“Based on the best global standards and practices in addition to investing in the right platforms for joint innovations, Huawei is committed to talent development and encouraging a new generation of ICT experts who will enable the UAE to realise its ambitions of becoming a digitalised country empowered by connectivity and with a vibrant digital economy.
“We are proud to support Sharjah International Airport Authority and Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park in the Promising Generations Initiative targeted at developing an innovation ecosystem.”
