The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has signed a strategic agreement with global logistics and infrastructure firm Agility to improve the energy efficiency and economic performance of data centres and district cooling systems across the UAE, supporting the nation’s fast-growing artificial intelligence ambitions.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry, and Tarek Sultan, Chairman of Agility. The partnership aims to strengthen the readiness of national infrastructure to meet rising AI-driven demand while enhancing the UAE’s regional and global competitiveness.
Under the agreement, Agility will deploy intelligent control system technologies developed by Vedra, an AI solutions provider specialising in energy optimisation. These systems will manage energy and cooling operations in modern data centres, optimising load distribution as computing density and performance requirements increase.
The MoU also outlines plans for a specialised study leading to a pilot project that will assess reinforcement learning models in industrial infrastructure. The technology has shown strong potential to significantly reduce energy consumption, lower cooling-related capital costs, and improve safety, resilience, and operational reliability, particularly in high-temperature environments.
Both parties will evaluate opportunities to scale AI-driven optimisation solutions across the sector, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global hub for artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure investment. The initiative aligns with national sustainability priorities, including the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050.
Eng. Al Olama said the partnership reflects the UAE’s commitment to adopting advanced, practical technologies that enhance efficiency and infrastructure reliability. Sultan highlighted the importance of public private collaboration in ensuring long-term operational efficiency and economic returns amid rapid AI-led transformation.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
