Abu Dhabi Mobility Recognised With The Seoul Smart City Prize For Innovative Transport Solutions

The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport has been recognised for its innovative approach to sustainable transport. It received The Seoul Smart City Prize in the Tech-InnovaCity category for its Modelling and Analytic Framework, "STEAM+." This tool uses Big Data Analytics and AI to assess current mobility conditions and predict future transportation trends, aiding decision-making processes.

The Seoul Smart City Prize acknowledges cities and projects that contribute significantly to the smart future of urban areas globally. The awards were presented during the Seoul Smart City Prize ceremony, part of Smart Life Week in Seoul. This event included exhibitions and forums that showcased Seoul's smart city initiatives and allowed other cities and international companies to share their innovations in smart city development.

Smart Life Week highlighted advancements across various categories such as technology, leadership, human-centred cities, and special recognitions. It served as a platform for discussing future technology trends and sharing successful outcomes in smart city development. The event underscored the importance of innovation in shaping urban environments.

Abdulla Al Marzouqi, Director-General of the Integrated Transport Centre, expressed pride in Abu Dhabi Mobility’s achievement. He viewed it as evidence of their dedication to investing in innovation and technology to create a smart transport environment that meets community needs. This recognition also enhances Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a leader in smart transport globally.

Al Marzouqi stated, "This achievement reflects the commitment of the Abu Dhabi Emirate to utilising artificial intelligence in developmental projects focused on operations management and big data analysis to foster sustainability in the mobility sector." He emphasised that the STEAM+ framework provides intelligent solutions that improve movement facilitation and enhance life quality within the emirate.

The award-winning STEAM+ framework is a testament to Abu Dhabi's focus on integrating advanced technologies into urban services. By leveraging AI and Big Data Analytics, it aims to optimise transportation systems while supporting sustainable development goals. Such initiatives are crucial for maintaining Abu Dhabi's status as a forward-thinking global city.

This recognition from Seoul highlights Abu Dhabi's efforts towards creating a sustainable transport ecosystem through technological innovation. By adopting smart solutions like STEAM+, Abu Dhabi continues to set benchmarks for other cities aiming to enhance their urban mobility frameworks.

With inputs from WAM