Star Drones and Piton Industries Sign Strategic Bilateral MoU in Dhaka
Oman-based enterprise Star Drones (part of Modern Star Businesses LLC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladeshi green-tech manufacturer Piton Industries Limited. The agreement was formally executed at the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 at the Novo Theatre in Dhaka. The signing took place in the presence of Md. Anwar Hossain, Secretary at Bangladesh’s Ministry of Science and Technology, alongside Fathiya bint Ahmed Al Balushi, Deputy Head of Mission and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Embassy of Oman in Bangladesh.
Sourcing EV Bikes for "Bees" Food Delivery Fleet and Assembly Expansion
The bilateral agreement outlines an immediate procurement initiative alongside long-term industrial manufacturing plans across the Middle East:
- Equipping "Bees" Delivery Fleet: Sourcing high-efficiency electric motorcycles from Bangladesh to supply the ground delivery fleet of "Bees," a food delivery application in Oman.
- Local Assembly Line in Oman: Establishing a full-scale EV bike assembly facility within the Sultanate to meet expanding Middle Eastern demand.
- Hybrid Ground-Aerial Logistics: Combining Piton’s electric bikes with Star Drones’ proprietary drone delivery platforms to build an integrated ground and aerial transport network.
- Cross-Border Capital Investment: Directing Omani capital and drone technology into Bangladesh for large-scale joint investment initiatives.
Technical Knowledge Exchange and Reverse Engineering Collaboration
The partnership establishes a framework for technical cooperation, focusing on EV technology transfers and joint engineering development between Oman and Bangladesh. By utilizing reverse engineering and shared technical capabilities, both entities aim to enhance local manufacturing standards and hardware efficiency. Executive leadership from both organizations—including Said Abdul Gafur Saif Uddin, Founder and CEO of Modern Star Businesses, and Sheikh Iqbal Zahedi, Managing Director of Piton Industries—highlighted the collaboration as a long-term commercial bridge for green technology.
Strengthening Middle East-South Asia Trade and Green Logistics Corridors
Procuring Bangladeshi electric vehicles for deployment in Oman underscores growing cross-border commercial ties between South Asia and the GCC. Integrating clean energy mobility solutions into last-mile logistics networks reduces reliance on traditional fuel-powered delivery vehicles, helping logistics operators cut carbon emissions and lower operational fleet costs. The joint venture reinforces Bangladesh's position as an emerging exporter of green technology while providing Oman with custom EV infrastructure.
Advancing Sustainable Logistics Aligned with Oman Vision 2040
Ultimately, the partnership between Star Drones and Piton Industries directly advances Oman Vision 2040 goals regarding environmental sustainability, technology transfer, and digital logistics infrastructure. Introducing zero-emission electric bikes and automated drone delivery networks modernizes last-mile commercial delivery across the Sultanate. As plans for a local Omani assembly line progress, the initiative positions the nation as a regional hub for advanced, eco-friendly transport technology.
