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eliminating the need for pre-registration. The system significantly enhances the passenger journey. In 2024,

over 4.7 million travellers benefited from the system, reducing the average processing time at smart gates to
just 8.7 seconds.

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority showcased a drone delivery system that will support Dubai’s plans to lead the

development of smart transport solutions. The system is part of the Dubai Program to Enable Drone
Transportation and aligns with several other initiatives, including the Dubai Robotics and Automation Program,

the Dubai Research and Development Programme, the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence,
and the Drone Delivery Programme. It is estimated that by 2030, drones will conduct a third of deliveries in

the city.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) LiDAR Technology for Road Assessment uses LiDAR
technology and digital imaging for the first time to assess the condition of roads. The assessments are

accurate and safe, contributing to a database that will help to maintain road standards in the future as

transport systems evolve. The programme achieved a high ACI ranking and can assess 80km of road per day.
It can conduct assessments three times faster than visual assessments alone.

Dubai Airports’ smart aircraft diversion monitoring system leverages AI and cameras to enhance the efficiency

of aircraft operations by monitoring, analysing and predicting activities in real time. The solution helps airports,
airlines, ground handlers and air traffic control by improving turnaround efficiency, reducing delays, optimising

resources, supporting coordination, and automating manual processes. The benefits include reducing delays,
reducing costs and data-driven decision making to help continuously improve performance.

Dubai Municipality’s Building X provides real-time data on buildings, helping to increase efficiency, reduce

energy consumption, and promote a more sustainable and smart user experience. The innovation helps
Dubai Municipality’s General Maintenance Department save time and costs related to maintenance work by

predicting faults before they occur.
Fujairah Environment Authority’s smart system for mapping water resources and managing flood risks in

Fujairah was developed to address environmental and climate challenges. The smart system efficiently

analyses and monitors water resources, helping to protect resources, guard against overexploitation of
groundwater, and mitigate flooding.

UAE Innovates 2025 took place in February under the “The Power of Innovation 10 – Where Does Your

Strength Lie?”. UAE Innovates is a nationwide platform convening all segments of society. Over the last
decade, UAE Innovates has been instrumental in supporting groundbreaking ideas, initiatives, and projects

that enhance quality of life. This year’s edition aligns with the Year of Community, reaffirming the UAE’s

commitment to placing people at the centre of progress.

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