Drivers could use integrated digital channels to access parking services and pay fees.
Dubai: Drivers travelling between Abu Dhabi and Dubai could benefit from a more integrated parking experience after Q Mobility and Parkin signed an agreement to connect their digital parking ecosystems and explore joint smart parking services.
Q Mobility, which operates public parking in Abu Dhabi, and Dubai-based Parkin will work to integrate their systems and digital platforms, giving residents and visitors a unified and secure way to access parking services and pay fees across the two emirates.
The Memorandum of Understanding brings together the largest public parking operators in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The companies will develop a roadmap covering joint initiatives and pilot projects aimed at improving the parking experience.
Digital payments and parking access
The integration will focus on making parking services easier to access across the two cities, while improving the management of parking occupancy and demand.
Artificial intelligence, data analytics and other digital tools will be explored to forecast parking demand, manage occupancy and improve service quality.
“Through this MoU, we are establishing a framework to explore opportunities that enhance the parking experience, improve convenience for residents and visitors, and strengthen integration between our respective mobility ecosystems.”
Mohamed Husain Karmastaji, Chief Executive Officer of Q Mobility
The agreement does not specify when integrated services will become available. The two operators will first develop a roadmap and assess potential pilot projects.
Parking operators to share expertise
Q Mobility and Parkin will also explore ways to exchange data and technical expertise, subject to applicable regulations and data protection requirements.
The companies will assess emerging parking management technologies, optimise the use of existing infrastructure and strengthen the long-term readiness of parking facilities.
“This agreement represents a strategic milestone in the development of the UAE’s parking sector, bringing together the largest public parking operators in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It will enable us to combine our expertise and capabilities to develop an integrated and pioneering model for smart parking management and operations.”
Eng. Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Parkin
The partnership will also explore governance and operational practices that could be adopted across their respective networks, while supporting broader integration between the mobility systems of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
