Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the DANA project, an integrated smart digital system designed to accelerate the emirate’s digital transformation and bolster its smart city capabilities. The initiative, unveiled during GITEX Global 2025, leverages a powerful integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to offer advanced solutions for urban management.
Bridging GIS And AI For Urban Intelligence
The core of the DANA project is its focus on digital innovation and the use of integrated data to provide intelligent solutions for the accurate visualisation and analysis of geospatial information. The platform is engineered to precisely identify specialized buildings within the real estate sector, creating access to comprehensive data sources for smart buildings. This capability enhances the quality of available information and supports more effective strategic decision-making for urban planners and regulators.
Furthermore, the system incorporates machine learning models to strengthen forecasting and predictive capabilities. It provides a comprehensive platform with interactive tools for displaying, auditing, measuring, and monitoring urban data, enabling both spatial and temporal correlation of events to anticipate future trends and needs.
Empowering Field Operations With Voice AI
A key innovation within the DANA platform is its intelligent voice-control assistant. This feature allows municipal inspectors and field staff to interact with the system quickly and accurately using spoken commands, which are instantly converted into written text. This direct, hands-free interaction is designed to significantly reduce response times and increase the overall efficiency of monitoring and management operations across the city.
A Strategic Push For Digital Transformation
The launch of DANA aligns with Dubai’s broader objectives for technological leadership and innovation in governance. It represents a significant step in using cutting-edge technology to improve the delivery of municipal services and manage the city’s complex infrastructure more effectively.
Eng. Mariam Al Muhairi, CEO of the Building Regulation and Permits Agency at Dubai Municipality, commented on the launch, stating, “The DANA project is one of Dubai Municipality’s pioneering initiatives designed to advance the Emirate’s digital transformation objectives. It reflects our commitment to adopting innovation and the latest technologies to strengthen infrastructure leadership, deliver best-in-class digital solutions, and enhance the quality of our smart services and daily operations.”
About The DANA Project
The DANA project is an integrated smart digital system developed by Dubai Municipality. It utilizes Artificial Intelligence and Geographic Information Systems to provide intelligent solutions for advanced city management. The platform is designed to enhance the visualization and analysis of geospatial data, improve data accuracy for the real estate and smart building sectors, and boost operational efficiency through innovative features like a voice-controlled assistant for field personnel.
Source: Zawya
