Dubai Data, AI Platform to usher in new phase of digital transformation

Digital Dubai, the government entity overseeing digital transformation in Dubai, announced that it is developing the Dubai Data and Artificial Intelligence Platform in accordance with the highest international standards and specifications.

In this regard, Digital Dubai on Thursday awarded a contract to Moro Hub - Data Hub for Integrated Solutions (Moro), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), to begin work on the project by the end of September 2024.

The unified platform will serve as a gateway to official data and statistics relating to Dubai, enabling government and private entities to host and share data seamlessly through the platform while ensuring the highest levels of accessibility and security.

It also facilitates innovative approaches backed up by Artificial Intelligence to display and analyse data, which, in turn, helps the government in making sound decisions aided by advanced data and analysis. Such approaches will help enhance digital maturity, which Digital Dubai is actively working to foster. It will go towards boosting the data maturity index too, improving the level of digital data while scoring high on aspects such as quality, ease of use, and governance.

The agreement was signed at the headquarters of Digital Dubai by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA); and Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai; in the presence of Younus Al Nasser, CEO of Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment; Marwan bin Haidar, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Digital DEWA; Mohammed bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub; and Ghaith Al Suwaidi, Chief AI Officer, Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment.

The Dubai Data and AI Platform enables government entities to use synthetic data within the application, a concept previously championed by Digital Dubai. It is distinguished by its scalable infrastructure that is compatible with future requirements, which enhances the flexibility of government performance in several areas and helps in providing accurate figures and data while focusing on performance indicators in the public and private sectors.

Additionally, it enables access to a multitude of advanced technologies supported by Artificial Intelligence, which reduces costs, promotes the optimal use of resources, and supports decisions based on accurate metrics, thus forming an integrated and reliable digital destination for obtaining government data.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said, “We operate in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, which aim to strengthen the UAE’s leading global position in the field of digital solutions. The cooperation agreement with Digital Dubai is part of our commitment to enhancing digital innovation, with the development of the Dubai Data and Artificial Intelligence Platform representing a pivotal step in advancing Dubai’s digital infrastructure.

This aligns with our leadership’s vision to transform the emirate into a global hub for innovation and technology.” “This initiative also contributes to the implementation of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to double Dubai’s economy in 10 years and solidify its position among the top three urban economies in the world. We are confident that this cooperation serves as a model of institutional integration, providing solutions that rely on the latest digital technologies and artificial intelligence, enhancing Dubai’s ability to achieve its goals in economic sustainability, business growth, and innovation,” he added. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai, emphasised that the collaborative initiative and the establishment of the Dubai Data and AI Platform signal a pivotal moment in the digital transformation journey.

He highlighted that Artificial Intelligence is now being leveraged to enhance the economic value of digital data. “While the world is witnessing rapid changes and transformations in technology, the importance of digital data remains a constant in all digital transformation experiences, most notably the Digital Dubai Experience, which is confidently moving forward to achieve the Digital Dubai Strategy, which aims to digitise life in the emirate of Dubai and set the city as a global benchmark for utilising modern technologies to serve the community and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global digital capital.

Obaid Al Mansoori added, “The data we have today available to government and private sector entities represents strategic national wealth that will enable us to create the desired future to make Dubai a global digital capital and consolidate its image as an inspiring model for cities that benefit from technology to provide the best living experience for its residents and the best investment environment for companies.”

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