The benefits of harnessing technology to enhance road networks in the country are countless
Nobody likes being stuck in traffic. An underrated, if quotidian, pleasure of urban life, particularly in cities reliant on cars, is to not be caught in a snarl. Time is saved, efficiency is achieved and anywhere in the world, a smooth ride is better altogether for stress levels of people stuck in a car, driving or not – not least of all for ambulance drivers and those unfortunately in them. As any urban database will attest, the benefits of roads without congestion add up significantly.
The Digital Dubai initiative represents a vision to recreate the traditional top-bottom city management model into one that is representative and sustainable
The Dubai Digital Authority (Digital Dubai) is a recognition of the power of data to improve lives and create economic benefits. Data is the foundation for the smart city Dubai aspires to be and the emergent digital economy the country is fostering. Established by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the authority oversees Dubai’s information technology, data, digital transformation and cybersecurity. The authority is the umbrella body for Dubai Electronic Security Center, Dubai Statistics Center, Dubai Data Establishment and Smart Dubai Government Establishment.
Read more: AE: Dubai traces a digital path towards a smart future
According to Gartner, digital twins are one of the most strategic technology trends for 2022, and have been recognised by public organisations as an effective tool for urban planning and management
PwC Middle East has demonstrated its reimagination of digital services, with the launch of its latest digital twins report and signing of strategic agreement with one of the leading UAE entities, G42 at Gitex Global.
Read more: AE: PwC Middle East in MoU with G42, launches digital twins report
It is launching a Synthetic Data Implementation Framework which seeks to increase opportunities to share high-value data, while protecting the sensitive information it contains.
Digital Dubai is aiming to make use of synthetic data to help drive digitisation of the city and Dubai’s economy.
It claims to be the first city in the world to launch a Synthetic Data Implementation Framework, designed to promote and facilitate the use of synthetic data.
Read more: AE: Digital Dubai turns to synthetic data to drive digitisation
As part of the agreement, du will work with Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s only planned and approved R&D cluster, to implement a Smart City Platform, which combines physical infrastructure, open and shared data, and smart applications to deliver unprecedented value
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is partnering with Masdar City, a global leader in sustainable innovation and development, to build a 5G Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.