Digital Dubai, the government entity overseeing digital transformation in Dubai, announced that it is developing a Dubai Data and Artificial Intelligence Platform, and that it has awarded a contract to Moro Hub – Data Hub for Integrated Solutions (Moro), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), to begin work on the project by the end of September 2024.
The agreement was signed at the headquarters of Digital Dubai by His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer (MD and CEO of DEWA) and His Excellency Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori (Director General of Digital Dubai), in the presence of HE Younus Al Nasser (CEO of Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment), Eng. Marwan bin Haidar (Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Digital DEWA), Mohammed bin Sulaiman (CEO of Moro Hub), and Ghaith Al Suwaidi (Chief AI Officer, Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment).
What makes the Dubai Data and AI Platform special?
According to a press release, the unified platform will serve as a gateway to official data and statistics relating to Dubai, enabling government and private entities to host and share data seamlessly through the platform while ensuring the highest levels of accessibility and security. It also facilitates innovative approaches backed up by Artificial Intelligence to display and analyse data, which, in turn, help the government in making sound decisions aided by advanced data and analysis.
The Platform is distinguished by its scalable infrastructure that is compatible with future requirements, which enhances the flexibility of government performance in several areas and helps in providing accurate figures and data while focusing on performance indicators in the public and private sectors.
The platform offers its services to all institutions under Digital Dubai, as well as government entities across the emirate. It also serves other entities that regularly benefit from the open data and statistical systems provided by the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment.
The platform also facilitates decentralised data exchange and represents the next generation of the Dubai Pulse platform, built on an integrated data fabric. It supports innovation models by utilising the Moro Cloud, which employs cutting-edge technologies in data management and analytics. This includes leveraging Artificial Intelligence and machine learning through a modern and flexible governance system.
The agreement includes unifying existing platforms and portals, such as Dubai Pulse and the Dubai Statistics Center Portal, and migrating the systems using streamlined and efficient mechanisms.
The platform will be hosted on the Moro Cloud and managed by Moro Hub, with cybersecurity services aligned with the Digital Dubai Clouds Agreement. It leverages cutting-edge technologies designed to support digital cities, ensuring the highest levels of stability, business continuity, and infrastructure. This supports decision-making, reduces costs, and enhances value, efficiency, and effectiveness, while saving time.
“The cooperation agreement with Digital Dubai is part of our commitment to enhancing digital innovation, with the development of the Dubai Data and Artificial Intelligence Platform representing a pivotal step in advancing Dubai’s digital infrastructure. This aligns with our leadership’s vision to transform the emirate into a global hub for innovation and technology,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, adding, “This initiative also contributes to the implementation of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to double Dubai’s economy in 10 years and solidify its position among the top three urban economies in the world.”
HE Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, said, “The data we have today available to government and private sector entities represents strategic national wealth that will enable us to create the desired future to make Dubai a global digital capital and consolidate its image as an inspiring model for cities that benefit from technology to provide the best living experience for its residents and the best investment environment for companies.”
HE Younus Al Nasser, CEO of Dubai Data & Statistics Establishment, Digital Dubai, said, “This agreement is pivotal in establishing a sustainable digital infrastructure, supported by Artificial Intelligence, that aligns with Dubai’s ambitions and vision for the future. We aim to leverage the vast amounts of data available in Dubai to create a digital reference that meets the needs of our society and partners across the public and private sectors. The platform marks a new phase of flexibility in managing and utilising data, enhancing decision-making processes.”
Meanwhile, Eng. Marwan bin Haidar, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Digital DEWA, said, “Through this platform, we aim to enhance our capabilities in leveraging digital data and Artificial Intelligence to drive innovation and achieve sustainable development in Dubai,” adding, “Our partnership with Digital Dubai enables us to deliver integrated solutions characterised by efficiency and flexibility, including the management and hosting of the platform on Moro’s cloud, in addition to providing managed cybersecurity services in line with our partnership agreement with Digital Dubai for the ‘Dubai Digital Clouds’ project.”