In a pioneering step to enhance innovation and sustainability in the housing sector, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment has announced the adoption of drone and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in its housing projects.
This groundbreaking initiative underscores the establishment's commitment to leadership and sustainable development by embracing the latest technologies to enhance operational efficiency and achieve the highest quality standards in housing services.
This initiative is facilitated through collaboration with several leading global companies to ensure the provision of drone and AI solutions designed to the best international standards. These efforts contribute to enhancing sustainability and service efficiency, aligning with Dubai's strategic vision of becoming the smartest city in the world.
The initiative supports the establishment's strategy towards digital transformation and aligns with the UAE AI strategy, promoting the use of data and fourth industrial revolution technologies to support decision-making and predict future needs. This positions the establishment among leading government entities locally, regionally, and globally. The initiatives include monitoring housing projects, preventive maintenance of assets, and providing smart services integrated with AI to improve client and employee experiences, accelerate administrative tasks, and boost productivity.
Engineering Projects
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment has employed drone technologies in engineering projects and residential complexes under construction. Drones monitor construction activities at project sites, ensuring compliance with work plans, timelines, and safety standards. They provide essential data enabling project teams to perform tasks more effectively.
Housing Asset Maintenance
The use of drone technology extends beyond monitoring construction activities to include preventive maintenance of housing and assets. Drones can detect damages not visible to the naked eye, such as water leaks and insulation faults, with high efficiency. Utilizing advanced, high-resolution imaging technologies and AI-based image and data analysis, drones provide precise recommendations, saving time and effort while ensuring a safe and sustainable living environment.
In this context, Eng. Abdullah Al Shehi, Director of the Engineering Projects Department at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment, stated:
The adoption of drone technology in the establishment's engineering projects reflects our firm commitment to innovation and leadership in providing distinguished housing services and adopting future-oriented practices within our strategic initiatives. We are confident that this technology will contribute to achieving our strategic objectives, enhancing the efficiency of our operations, and elevating the housing system in the emirate.
This innovative initiative is part of efforts to implement the Dubai Social Agenda 2033, related to developing the city with the best living experience and housing services. It also aims to enhance resource efficiency according to the goals of the Dubai Urban Plan 2040. By adopting these advanced technologies, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment reaffirms its pivotal role in achieving the emirate's goals for a smart and sustainable housing future.
Training National Cadres
The establishment has trained several national cadres from various categories within the institution to use drone technologies, analyze data, and extract information that supports decision-making, enhancing reliance on the institution's internal cadres for continuous development.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
