AI-powered waste monitoring pilot set to launch in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Tajmee’e, Tadweer Group’s waste collection subsidiary, has collaborated with the global infrastructure intelligence company EchoTwinAI in a bid to enhance waste management efficiency in Abu Dhabi, according to a EZ Newswire press release published on Reuters on October 16th.
EchoTwinAI will install AI software on selected Tajmee’e vehicles to identify various waste management challenges, such as bin overflow, sand build-up and unauthorised dumping in real-time.
By integrating live analytics, Tajmee’e intends to strengthen transparency and ramp up response times in a bid to contribute to Abu Dhabi’s long-term strategic vision for a cleaner environment.
“We are honoured to collaborate with Tajmee’e in this important initiative. Our goal is to demonstrate how real-time spatial intelligence can transform municipal fleet operations, strengthen compliance, and support the development of cleaner, more sustainable cities,” said EchoTwinAI chief executive Chris Carson.
Chief executive of Tajmee’e, Ashly Alex, said: “By adopting AI and real-time analytics, we aim to enhance visibility across our operations and improve response times to waste and environmental issues.”
Tadweer Group’s executive director of technology and digital Matt Rogers added: “This pilot is an opportunity to harness the true power of advanced data analytics and AI to transform how waste is monitored, collected, and managed.”
“This initiative is a step toward building smarter, cleaner cities and positioning Abu Dhabi at the forefront of digital innovation in circular waste management.”
This news comes after the UAE’s Cybersecurity chief, Mohamed Al Kuwaiti stated AI is “a new oil” for the UAE at the World Economic Forum’s annual meetings of global future councils and cybersecurity.
Meanwhile, Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba’s cloud business launched its second data centre in Dubai on October 14th.
Alibaba Cloud opened its first unit nine years ago. The second one was launched as the company broadens its global cloud computing services in an attempt to meet its growing demand.
In a statement, Alibaba Cloud said the launch formed part of its pledge to invest $54 billion (£40 billion) over a three-year period.
Reuters via EZ Newswire, Maghrebi.org
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