Dubai Municipality has launched a pilot phase of an artificial intelligence powered smart camera system aimed at strengthening public cleanliness monitoring and accelerating responses to waste related violations across the emirate.
The initiative forms part of the Smart Waste Management framework and introduces advanced oversight tools designed to improve enforcement efficiency and environmental outcomes. During the pilot phase, smart cameras have been installed on selected waste collection and transportation vehicles operating in residential areas and along major roads.
Using real time data analysis, the system monitors cleanliness levels and detects illegal waste dumping near containers, sidewalks, and public squares. Images captured by the cameras are analysed instantly and displayed on interactive digital dashboards, enabling field teams to respond quickly and address violations on the ground.
The technology focuses on identifying negative public behaviours, including littering in public places, which can result in fines of up to AED500. It also tracks the improper disposal of furniture and bulky waste, along with other practices that contribute to waste accumulation and damage the city’s visual appeal.
Engineer Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said the project supports a strategic shift toward data driven monitoring and sustainable urban policies. He added that the results of the pilot phase will be carefully assessed before any wider rollout.
Engineer Adel Al Marzouqi, Executive Director of the Waste and Sewerage Agency, noted that the system improves the accuracy of violation documentation while ensuring community privacy in line with Dubai’s smart city objectives.
The project aligns with the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041 and reflects the emirate’s broader commitment to sustainability, innovation, and an enhanced quality of life.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
