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and six months to just 24 hours.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security showcased the world’s first-of-its-kind Smart
and Fast Travel system. This innovation creates a database of air travellers using facial recognition, 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 the quality of life. This

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