The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Space42, a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, to enhance collaboration on geospatial and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at supporting sustainable energy and water management across the Emirate.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy. The MoU was signed by Eng. Shaima Abdulla Al Mulla, Executive Director of Licensing, Compliance and Consumer Protection at the DoE, and Hasan Al Hosani, Chief Executive Officer of Smart Solutions at Space42.
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation and knowledge exchange between the two entities to explore, develop, and implement advanced geospatial and AI-driven technologies. The partnership aims to strengthen the resilience of Abu Dhabi’s energy and water infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and promote environmental sustainability.
Under the terms of the MoU, Space42 will support the Department of Energy by providing satellite imagery as managed services, delivering high-resolution optical, radar (SAR), and thermal data to enhance infrastructure monitoring and planning. The company will also provide AI-powered geospatial solutions that enable predictive analysis and data-driven decision-making across critical sectors.
Further areas of collaboration include integrated monitoring systems for electricity, water, district cooling, and related infrastructure using satellite-based insights; AI-driven simulations for rainwater catchment and flood resilience; and the deployment of IoT and AI technologies to process and analyse real-time data from DoE’s remote sites and assets.
These initiatives will enable more accurate and efficient water management, offering timely insights into soil moisture levels across the Emirate and supporting informed decision-making and resource optimisation.
The partnership also includes exploring joint initiatives, pilot projects, and research studies aimed at advancing sustainable energy and water management in Abu Dhabi. It reinforces the shared goal of fostering innovation and promoting best practices in the use of digital, smart, and AI-native technologies for infrastructure monitoring and resource management.
“This partnership with Space42 reflects our ongoing commitment to harnessing advanced technologies that strengthen Abu Dhabi’s sustainable development agenda. Through the integration of AI, satellite imagery, and geospatial data, we are developing smart solutions to manage resources more efficiently, enhance energy and water efficiency, and advance infrastructure development,” Al Mulla said.
Al Hosani stated, “Collaboration with the Department of Energy unlocks the potential of space-based data and AI capabilities to advance our commitment to smarter, more sustainable urban systems. This MoU marks a milestone in our efforts to leverage insights from space to enhance situational awareness and improve operational efficiency across Abu Dhabi’s energy and water ecosystem, supporting resilience and innovation within the Emirate.”
(Inputs from WAM)
