The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport has launched its Future Hub, cementing the emirate's leadership position as a world leader in pioneering urban governance and reiterating the commitment to shaping the notion of smart and forward-looking urban development.
DMT has partnered with MIT's Senseable City Lab, for its first program- an elite research group considering the dynamic relationship between cities, their technology, and their inhabitants. Research will comprise the analysis of urban data as well as the creation of knowledge platforms to lead to innovation in the planning of smart and liveable cities.
Commenting on the launch, His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of DMT, said: “As Abu Dhabi continues to grow and prosper, technology-driven solutions that harness innovation to empower our citizens, residents, and businesses become ever-more important. DMT is committed to providing our people with the tools and the environment they need to succeed, and the new DMT Future Hub is another step in reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s global leadership in progressive urban development.’’
The DMT Future Hub is dedicated to fostering metropolitan growth, intelligent solutions, and enhancing liveability in Abu Dhabi. Through strategic partnerships with leading local, regional, and global institutions, it aims to achieve key outcomes, such as jointly authored research publications and establishing practical and impactful frameworks that can be rolled out across the Emirate. It also provides workshops and training programmes for employees to enhance their skills while promoting a culture of continuous learning.
His Excellency Fady ElBorno, Executive Director - Strategic Affairs, DMT said: "The DMT Future Hub represents a bold step forward in our commitment to creating a world-class liveable environment. We aim to pioneer solutions that will significantly improve the quality of life for our residents while creating a model of 21st century city planning that can be replicated around the world."
With this initiative, DMT continues to commit to providing tremendous infrastructure and services that drive urban development. In support of its vision of building sustainable and innovative cities, the Department shall partner with other leading institutions and authorities to explore solutions for urban resilience and smart city technologies.
