ABB Motion Business in the UAE signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park ( SRTIP) recently . The MoU reflects ABB’s commitment towards digitalization and industry 4.0 initiatives. ABB will further support the UAE northern region based on extended collaboration with the American University of Sharjah by supporting their ambitious vision on developing R&D platform as well as taking on their social responsibility of enhancing industry relationships within the region. His Highness Sultan Bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah witnessed the signing ceremony.
Ahmed Radwan, Motion Business, Regional Manager, Middle East and Africa said: “We are truly delighted to announce the signature of MoU with SRTIP today. This is a great step forward to further strengthen ABB’s advanced position in leading the journey to the future in the digital space and developing environmentally friendly technologies. In ABB Motion, we keep the world turning while saving energy every day. We strongly believe that our journey to the future requires different knowledge, competence, skills-set and creative minds. And so, we were keen on joining forces with AUS/ SRTIP as a key player in UAE and especially that Sharjah is focusing on building advanced technology platform that will introduce skilled minds to the market to drive digital transformation and position advanced technologies for a better future in the time to come. Our ABB offerings fits perfectly with Sharjah and UAE’s plans to achieve a digital transformation and supports the Smarter Country Initiative.”
“ABB is proud to be associated with STRIP and to continue our collaboration and commitment to UAE’s future,” said Dr. Mostafa AlGuezeri, Managing Director, UAE, Gulf and Near East, ABB’s Power Grids Business. “ABB is a partner you can rely on, with comprehensive domain knowledge, global experience and continuous innovation we reinforce our position as a partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid.”
ABB will install its Ability™ Digital Powertrain in the technology park which provides monitoring services and advanced analytics and maintenance planning to ensure the efficient operation of powertrain equipment, including drives, motors, bearings and pumps. Also ABB’s fully collaborative robot YuMi will be featured in the park.
