Dubai Technologies is a global mobility technology company, providing AI & IoT-based sustainable urban mobility and smart city solutions across different sectors in the MENA region, supported by cutting-edge information technology.
The company is at the forefront of innovation, driving digital transformation in the region as well as further afield. “As a leading technology company based in the vibrant city of Dubai since 1994, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions and services that empower businesses, governments, and individuals to thrive in the digital era,” says company CEO Ali Moidu.
He points out that over the years, Dubai Technologies has developed from a system integrator into an engineering solutions development company, a business that is respected, informed and in tune with its clients’ needs. Today, the company employs around 250 people based in UAE but also experts who work remotely in different parts of the world.
Mr Moidu participated in the restructuring of the business to turn it into a product-based company. “We serve clients with a range of smart city enablement programs, and that is our prime focus. We call ourselves partners to create a smarter world.”
He affirms that Dubai Technologies strongly believes in the power of partnerships. The company collaborates with leading technology providers, academic institutions, research centres, and industry experts to foster innovation, exchange knowledge, and collectively shape the future of technology. “Through strategic alliances and joint ventures, we are expanding our capabilities and creating a collaborative ecosystem that drives innovation and accelerates digital transformation.”
Smart City solutions
Making urban living comfortable and smoother is the company’s core business. “Rapid urbanisation calls for smart city solutions. By 2050, 70% of the world’s population is expected to have moved to urban areas. It is still possible to avoid the chaos caused by this movement by creating a city lifestyle which is easy, accessible, manageable, and informative. Dubai Technologies has been creating programmes which enable this kind of city transformation. Contributing to the creation of ‘smart cities’ is our goal.”
With its smart city solutions, Dubai Technologies leverages big data analytics, sensor technologies, and GPS-based technology to help companies quickly and cost-effectively manage and monitor their resources. The company’s smart city solutions are designed keeping in mind the growing importance of intelligent transport systems (ITS).
“The smart city concept has multiple pillars, with the core pillar being mobility or transport, since that is what keeps people connected, accessible, and enables comfortable living in a city. Gone are the days when you had to hail a taxi down, today it is available at your fingertips, using technology, it comes to your home without any interaction.”
The company’s integrated Smart Automated Vehicles Management Platform for all transport modes is one of the key components in building smart cities. This platform includes several subsystems that are integrated to form a unified system for monitoring, tracking, and managing all types of vehicles for the public and private sectors in smart cities.
The platform combines all the tracking, monitoring, and management functions of transport fleets. It specialises in waste management, public transport, school bus management, rental cars, taxis, freight transport, road accidents and incident management.
Sustainable cities
Mr Moidu highlights the importance of waste management and mentions SUS10, a system that the company has designed as an all-encompassing waste management system prioritising efficiency, environmental consciousness, and the circular economy.
At the heart of SUS10 lies state-of-the-art technology that revolutionizes waste management practices. With advanced sorting systems, automated collection processes, and smart waste monitoring, it is possible to optimize waste disposal, streamline recycling operations, and improve overall efficiency.
Mr Moidu affirms that sustainability lies at the very core of the company’s systems. “Our entire business is sustainable. How we optimise every resource is the foundation of sustainability and that is reflected in our offering – how do we optimise energy resources? How do we reduce the number of cars? How do we reduce the number of manual routines? The SUS10 system mentioned above is based on sustainability, on environmental and sustainability management.”
“Similarly, we always look at a carbon footprint and how to minimise it by reducing fuel consumption or extra undesired routes being taken, as well as situations related to the causes of accidents or environmental hazards.”
“Sustainability is also ingrained in the internal processes of our organisation, be it packaging, water, electricity, and all types of resource optimization at an organisational level. These are all connected to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals defined by the UN and have been put in the DNA of our products.”
Global reach
Post Covid, demand for these systems is increasing at both governmental and business levels and to meet this demand, Dubai Technologies is continuously investing in R&D to further develop and enhance its offering, says Mr Moidu.
Externally, the company is now focusing on setting up global partnerships, to expand its great success story in UAE to other regions of the world. Right now, its solutions for smart cities and environmental management are being implemented in Peru, several African countries, and Oman as well as India.
“We are looking at working with focused strategic investors or partners to expand our capability in the global market. We are now specifically considering potential partnerships in Europe, a large, stable and financially strong market, with an ever-increasing focus on sustainability.”
“We believe in harnessing the capability of technology to improve human life; that is the biggest value we see in technology; a value that we strive to bring on a smaller scale, to secure urban living comfort. Therefore, we promote a city-wide or governmental platform connecting all stakeholders in the simplest way, and providing visibility to ensure everything performs as designed and as regulated, for the benefit of the communities.
