Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi Ports Group announced the signing of a partnership agreement between its digital arm, Maqta Technology, and Big Bear.AI is a leading provider of AI solutions for national security, headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
This partnership was announced during the WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Abu Dhabi.
The two parties will seek to explore joint development opportunities and provide advanced digital solutions to enhance customs and border services for government agencies and port operators around the world.
Both “Technology Clip” and “Big Bear” will work.AI” to explore collaboration opportunities in the areas of research, design, development, testing, and implementation of digital platforms that support customs administration, border operations, and cross-border trade.
The two parties will seek to expand their cooperation beyond their local markets.
In addition to exploring international trade opportunities with customs and government agencies, port operators and international stakeholders.
Under this partnership, Maqtaa Technology will leverage its diverse business portfolio.
Which include the port community system, unified national window platforms, digital customs clearance systems, and trade facilitation technologies.
This ensures more efficient and transparent organizational processes and improved operational performance across global logistics value chains.
For her part, she will hire Big Bear.AI has extensive experience in AI-powered customs services.
Which includes automated image analysis for customs inspections, and integrated platforms for risk management and decision support.
Along with multimedia solutions for border management.
Which contributes to enhancing security and raising the level of efficiency and quality of decision-making.
It is noteworthy that the two parties will work to integrate artificial intelligence solutions with the digital infrastructure for trade, and support customs authorities and business systems to improve operational efficiency.
In addition to enhancing border security, reducing transaction clearance times, and conducting smarter and more sustainable business operations.
This partnership is consistent with the broader goals of both parties, aimed at advancing digital transformation across global trade and logistics networks.
