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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 Drone Transport Enablement Program

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.

Smart Scanning for Road Assessment

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.

AI Aircraft Monitoring System

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.

Building X

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.

Hydrogeological Map

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

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

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