Abu Dhabi, UAE – 28 January 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced a partnership agreement signed between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies, and the UAE business of BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI). BigBear.ai is a leading provider of mission-ready AI for national security, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States.
The partnership announced during the World Customs Organization Technology Conference, held in Abu Dhabi, will see the two companies explore co-development and delivery of advanced digital solutions for customs and border operations to government authorities and port operators worldwide.
Together, Maqta Technologies and BigBear.ai will explore joint research, design, development, testing, and deployment of digital platforms supporting customs management, border operations, and cross-border trade. The collaboration also includes pursuing international commercial opportunities with customs authorities, government agencies, port operators, and global trade stakeholders beyond their respective home markets. (....)