Abu Dhabi: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of the Al Nalia application for smartphones in order to provide access to the emirate’s maritime safety maps.
The application, developed in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Maritime and Maqta Gateway, enhances the safety of marine navigation in the emirate as well as ensures the efficiency and ease of use of waterways in Abu Dhabi.
Al Nalia has been introduced as a follow-up to the launch of the Maritime Safety Maps in Abu Dhabi. The two launches display a qualitative shift in maritime navigation in the emirate by offering important navigational information, including the major commercial transit lanes and connectivity routes, speed limits, mooring and anchorage areas, as well as designated locations for motorised and non-motorised recreational maritime activities, in real time.
Dr. Salem Khalfan Al Kaabi, Director General of Operational Affairs at DMT, commented that “the new application contributes significantly to promoting digital transformation in all the quality services Abu Dhabi provides to everyone. The application would undoubtedly ensure the safe and proper usage of waterways for all residents and visitors to the emirate.”
According to Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, the introduction of new digital solutions such as the Abu Dhabi Maritime Safety Maps and now the Al Nalia application reflects AD Ports Group’s commitment to our leadership’s vision for the creation of a robust national economy backed by innovation.
Capt. Saif Al Mheiri, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Maritime at AD Ports Group, remarked that “the launch of the Al Nalia mobile application is a key milestone in Abu Dhabi Maritime’s collaborative efforts to develop truly groundbreaking solutions that will accelerate the digitalization of the emirate’s maritime industry.”
The app will further help users search directly for the nearest marine facilities such as marinas, slipways, and marine fuel stations, as well as locations designated for recreational activities including jet skiing, marine water sports, swimming, surfing, and much more.
The app offers users one of the region’s most advanced maritime navigational services for smartphones, providing a flexible experience that ensures ease of use and navigation.
The Maritime Safety Maps have been developed in close collaboration with Abu Dhabi Maritime and Maqta Gateway, both part of AD Ports Group, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Command (CICPC).