Investment and innovation in digital infrastructure is transforming the way we live. It is also driving growth and development across sectors.
Economies around the world realise this and are vying for digital technology, talent and infrastructure in the pursuit of socio-economic progress.
The message is clear: if you want to stay competitive, digitise.
Read more: AE: Why digitisation is key to staying competitive
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are “well positioned” to be at the forefront of becoming full-fledged smart cities, with several initiatives, particularly those involving 6G technologies, being tabled to help the transition to a futuristic digital economy, a top researcher at the Technology Innovation Institute said.
Both emirates have launched several programmes to advance research and development into the upcoming sixth generation of wireless networks, which is attracting top players globally, said Thierry Lestable, executive director of the AI and Digital Science Research Centre at Abu Dhabi's TII.
Read more: AE: Abu Dhabi and Dubai 'well positioned' to quickly achieve advanced smart city status
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.
Drivers to be assessed using smart device, arm band to avoid accidents, enhance safety
In a first-of-its-kind Tram Driver Monitoring system in the world, Dubai Tram drivers will be assessed in real time using artificial intelligence to prevent accidents and enhance safety of passengers.
With ‘Safety and Environmental Sustainability’ being one of the key strategic goals, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Keolis MHI and VirtuE Therapy and Research has implemented the third phase of trials of the use of AI Technology to assess Tram Drivers in real time and ensure passenger safety.
Read more: AE: RTA to use emotional AI to assess Dubai Tram drivers in real time
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