The project will use Siemens’ suite of cybersecurity services to improve critical infrastructure security
Siemens is expanding its partnership with Moro Hub, a subsidiary of the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), to advance smart city technologies in Dubai.
- The strategic partnership formalised collaborations across various sectors including investment, technology, smart cities, and urban mobility
- A signing ceremony took place during the inaugural 'Abu Dhabi x Shenzhen Innovation Forum' where the DMT delegation engaged with over 15 Chinese companies and organisations
- Four additional agreements were signed during event between DMT and leading Chinese entities including the Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Centre and Huawei
UAE's Abu Dhabi and China's Shenzhen forged a landmark partnership this month with the signing of a 'Twin City' agreement. Backed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and H.E. Qin Weizhong, Mayor of Shenzhen, the agreement was announced during the inaugural 'Abu Dhabi x Shenzhen Innovation Forum' ('ADSZIF') held in Shenzhen from 25 – 26 January 2024.
One of the most technologically advanced cities in the world will collaborate with DMT on various smart city projects
UAE capital Abu Dhabi and China’s Shenzhen have signed a Twin City agreement, under which both parties will share knowledge and collaborate on smart city projects across multiple areas.
These include infrastructure, city planning, green mobility, transportation, advanced technology, autonomous solutions, sustainability, and urban development.
Read more: AE: Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen sign Twin City agreement
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has emerged as the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) prime model for smart city initiatives. The city’s journey towards technological urban transformation showcases a commitment to innovation and sustainability.
In recent years, Abu Dhabi has strategically invested in advanced technologies to enhance urban living. The meticulous integration of smart solutions in various aspects of city management, from transportation to public services, positions Abu Dhabi at the forefront of the region’s smart city landscape.
Read more: AE: Abu Dhabi: GCC’s Exemplar in Smart Urban Development
RTA chief Mattar Al Tayer says strategy hinges on driverless transport, AI, Big Data
Smart infrastructure and self-driving transport powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data will save billions of dirhams, Dubai’s transport chief told the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Tuesday.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said: “Dubai has been at the forefront of investing in such smart systems and getting great results.
Read more: AE: World Governments Summit 2024: Dubai’s smart city plans will save billions of dirhams