Through this strategic collaboration, Infra-X and MEA-Comm will jointly conduct technical and commercial assessments of interactive digital twins and edge-enabled architectures
InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MEA-Comm, a UAE-based system integrator at the forefront of developing private wireless networks for industrial IoT across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, in partnership with international leading Technology suppliers and manufacturers to accelerate the development and enablement of advanced industrial IoT solutions and applications for utilities and critical industries in Dubai and UAE. The partnership was signed between Rashid Alahmedi, COO of InfraX, and Dr. Abdulhadi AbouAlmal, PhD, CEO of MEA-Comm, on the sidelines of GITEX Global 2025, which runs from 13–17 October at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Dubai Police and Parkin PJSC have partnered to integrate their systems, allowing automatic detection of vehicles with unpaid fines, seizure orders, or wanted status as soon as they enter Parkin parking facilities. This real-time connection aims to enhance road safety, improve enforcement efficiency, and support Dubai’s digital transformation by enabling quick legal action and better traffic management.
Dubai Police and Parkin PJSC have joined forces to digitally link their systems, enabling automatic detection of vehicles with unpaid fines or seizure notices the moment they access Parkin facilities. This integration marks a major leap in smart traffic enforcement and is part of Dubai’s broader digital transformation push.
AI-powered system integrates data on infrastructure, mobility and urban planning to drive smarter, more sustainable city management
Dubai Municipality has unveiled Dubai Live, a new digital platform that manages city operations, municipal activities and urban systems across the emirate in real time.
The platform was launched during the Municipality’s participation at GITEX Global 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The launch was announced during Dubai Municipality’s participation in GITEX Global 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai Municipality has launched the DANA project, an integrated smart digital system designed to strengthen city management and accelerate Dubai’s digital transformation. The initiative leverages optimal integration between Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to provide intelligent solutions for the accurate visualisation and analysis of geospatial data. The launch was announced during Dubai Municipality’s participation in GITEX Global 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The UAE’s smart city ambitions are no longer a distant vision but a rapidly unfolding reality. Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are harnessing cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to transform urban infrastructure, services, and daily life for residents and visitors. As the world moves towards more connected, efficient, and sustainable cities, the UAE is positioning itself as a global hub for smart city innovation.
Read more: UAE’s Smart City Revolution: How AI & IoT are Reshaping Urban Life in Dubai and Abu Dhabi