Day four of Gitex closed out on a high, with the event seeing a raft of agreements inked on autonomous transport, energy, and of course — AI.

TRANSPORT-

#1- Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) inked 10 AI-focused MoUs to accelerate AI-powered urban management, mobility, and digital transformation across Abu Dhabi, according to a press release. DMT’s Integrated Transport Center (ITC) signed agreements with UAE-based mobility technology company K2 and regional transport engineering and innovation firm Tatweer Middle East & Africa to develop autonomous transport systems — including robotaxis, robodelivery units, automated parking, and connected-vehicle technologies — alongside studies on regulatory frameworks and fleet management.

On the smart city front, DMT and UAE-based tech Origen Technology will establish a smart city platform, an AI-powered video management system to support public safety and traffic oversight, and a platform for citizens to access government services. The department will also work with Abu Dhabi-based technology and innovation company Analog Studios on digital twins, robotics, and command-and-control platforms, and with Chinese video surveillance and IOT solutions provider HIKVISION on AI analytics, cloud systems, and proof of concept projects in smart city applications.

Other AI and cloud partnerships DMT signed include:

  • An agreement with e& to deploy AI-powered drones that conduct infrastructure inspections and coastal analysis, and collect data on traffic and crowds, and 3D mapping;
  • An agreement with France’s technology and consultation firm Capgemini on AI adoption to improve municipal and transport operations, covering infrastructure management, public services delivery, and smart mobility.

#2- Space42, Korea’s Autonomous A2Z partner on self-driving: AI-powered space tech firm Space42 and South Korea’s Autonomous A2Z are forming a JV focused on autonomous driving solutions across MENA, according to a press release. The JV will be based in Abu Dhabi and aims to deploy and commercialize the systems to create a wider self-driving ecosystem in the emirate. The tie-up targets level 4 autonomous driving, which sees vehicles operate without any human involvement within a designated area.

#3- Edge, e& to roll out first drone traffic system in Abu Dhabi: UAE defense group Edge signed an MoU with telco e& to deploy and operate the region’s first unmanned traffic management system in Abu Dhabi, according to a press release. The system will provide real-time monitoring and coordination among drone operators to improve airspace safety and efficiency, supporting applications such as emergency response, logistics, and environmental monitoring.

#4- du to modernize DTC’s core systems: du inked an MoU with Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) to migrate and modernize the company’s core operational system on the du National Hypercloud, according to a press release. The tie-up will see du automate DTC’s databases and speed up compute processing capabilities for its core operations to boost efficiency.

ICYMI- du launched its National Hypercloud initiative in the summer — an initiative developed in collaboration with US-based IT firm Oracle, targeting government entities and large enterprises requiring data sovereignty. Data is stored within UAE borders using Oracle’s infrastructure and du’s data centers.

ENERGY-

#1- A unified emissions MRV system: The Climate Change and Environment Ministry rolled out the country’s first integrated Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system, consolidating the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants under one system, state news agency Wam reports.

Cutting red tape: The platform shortens the emissions inventory reporting progress, cutting preparation time from 15 months to just three months by simplifying procedures from 11 manual steps to four automated ones.

The Ministry also rolled out a platform that uses smart analytics to identify high-impact projects for emissions reduction and resource optimization, named the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance, state news agency Wam reports. It also launched a national green certificates program, which uses AI to assess and certify sustainable buildings based on energy, water efficiency, and urban design quality.

#2- And portable clean power batteries rolled out: Al Masaood Power, part of Al Masaood Group, inked an MoU with Germany’s Instagrid to roll out professional-grade portable, no-emission battery systems, according to a statement. The partnership will introduce high-capacity mobile power units to professional and industrial users, replacing conventional fuel-powered generators. The batteries — designed to deliver reliable, flexible, and zero-emission power — can fully charge in under three hours.

HEALTH-

Abu Dhabi launches AI-powered health platform: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health, in partnership with Microsoft, launched the Population Health Intelligence (PHI) platform, described as the world’s first AI-based population health system of its size, Wam reports. The platform uses AI and analytics to build a digital version of Abu Dhabi’s healthcare system, combining clinical, lifestyle, and environmental data to track health risks across the emirate’s population and model interventions.

Focus areas: The PHI platform will initially target obesity and cancer, using predictive insights to guide early detection and prevention efforts aimed at reducing disease rates and improving public health outcomes.

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