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intelligence in space is something that we are experimenting with. For example,
Simon, a floating robot, and making the lunar gateway, the space station more
autonomous, because it’s not going to be inhabited all the time.”

Dubai Pavilion: A Showcase of Scalable Public & Private Innovation

Organised by Digital Dubai, the Dubai Pavilion highlights the city’s AI-powered
evolution and advanced public services featuring 12 key government and private
entities, including, Digital Dubai, Dubai Police, General Directorate of Identity and
Foreigners Affairs (GDIFA), Dubai Civil Defense, DIFC Courts, the Dubai
Electronic Security Center, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai
Customs, Dubai Future Foundation, and Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
(MBRSC), alongside e& and Emaratech as Platinum Partners.

Among the top innovations on show include the Dubai Dashboard, a unified city-
wide platform offering a 360-degree view of data and indicators across various city
sectors; alongside the Dubai Monitor, DubaiNow, Smart Employee,
and UAE PASS, the national digital ID that enables secure identity verification for
citizens through facial recognition tech. Dubai Police presented its autonomous
policing ecosystem including Ghaith, a smart patrol car. Also on showcase was
Salama, an AI-powered platform that streamlines Dubai’s residency services with
automated renewals and instant visa assistance - making government interaction
seamless and future-ready.

His Excellency Younus Al Nasser, Chief Executive, Dubai Data and Statistics
Establishment, Digital Dubai, noted: “AI must be treated not as a tool to deploy but
as a solution to integrate—strategically, ethically and sustainably. At Digital Dubai,
we’ve learned that balancing innovation with accountability means aligning
exploration with clear national outcomes. Whether adopting off-the-shelf AI models
or investing in sovereign systems, the key lies in speed, agility and our ability to
remain globally connected. These are Dubai’s greatest strengths - rapid execution
and ecosystem-wide collaboration that turn AI potential into real-world public
value.”

Broader UAE Presence: Scaling Innovation, Building Bridges

UAE’s digital innovation momentum extends beyond the pavilions, with leading
tech hubs, enterprises, startups and strategic investors participating across the
show. Leading innovation district, Tecom Investments features the innovation
success stories and synergies of Dubai’s tech ecosystem; alongside Roads and
Transport Authority (RTA) reinforcing Dubai’s vision for future urban mobility and
sustainable infrastructure. Other participants include CAFU, the region’s on-
demand mobile fuelling pioneer; and 6Bees, advancing productivity and
performance management through AI-powered strategies.

Thought-Leadership: UAE Voices on the Main Stages

Across the conference, UAE executives tackle issues ranging from building AI-first
nations to real-world tech infrastructure demands and startup growth roadmap.
Speakers include Abdalla Almehrzi, Senior Representative, UAE Cybersecurity
Council; Alia Al Mur, Chief of Transformation and Partnerships, Dubai Future
Foundation; Ammar Al Malik, EVP, TECOM Group; Hamad Al Mansoori, Director
General, Digital Dubai; Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO - AI, Dubai Department of
Economy and Tourism; Salem AlShamsi, Vice President–International Relations,

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