Abu Dhabi Airports' drive to shape aviation's future with latest solutions

Abu Dhabi Airports and Al Hail Holding signed an MoU to advance the UAE's standing as a global hub for tourism, fintech and sustainable mobility. The agreement reflects Abu Dhabi Airports' drive to shape aviation's future with innovative solutions that enhance passenger experiences and support the nation's economic vision.

- Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

It sets a framework to explore next-generation payment products, including stablecoin and digital-asset solutions for faster, more secure transactions, aligning with the UAE Digital Economy Strategy and Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 by advancing the adoption of cutting-edge financial technologies and fostering a future-ready economy.

Al Hail Holding and its group companies Index Exchange and Zand Bank, together with Xare, as the technology partner, will implement the project.

Under this strategic collaboration, the partners will work together on the design and deployment of a regulated digital wallet for inbound travellers, which will be piloted at Zayed International Airport. The digital wallet will provide visitors with a secure and convenient platform for cashless transactions, enhancing their journey through Abu Dhabi Airport while promoting financial innovation in the tourism sector.

In addition to financial technology solutions, the partnership will focus on advancing smart mobility and sustainability projects. These include the integration of Al-enabled systems, intelligent transport technologies and sustainable infrastructure enhancements to improve operational efficiency, safety and environmental performance across Abu Dhabi Airports’ network.