Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and Professional Communication representatives. Credit: Roads and Transport Authority.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has entered a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Professional Communication (NEDAA) to enhance drones network service.

Part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the MoU will see the supply of traffic movement information in Dubai, as well as evaluation of data to be provided by drones.

The MoU is also expected to enable RTA and NEDAA to jointly develop pilotless planes for use in various applications, as well as the supporting network, and identify areas that require service coverage.

Both parties will be able to work together to obtain necessary clearance from Dubai’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for operating drones.

“We are keen on introducing sophisticated technologies that keep pace with this development through a fast, safe and reliable communication network.”

RTA Technology Support Services Sector CEO Abdullah Al Madani said: “According to the MoU, NEDAA will map out time charts for carrying out tailor-made test projects, and generate analyses of traffic and 3D charts of relevance for RTA.

“The signing of the MoU underscores RTA’s keenness to cooperate with the parties concerned in keeping abreast of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy and addressing the needs of the Smart City initiative of our government.

“The MoU also contributes to the achievement of our First Strategic Goal (Smart Dubai), and Seventh Strategic Goal (RTA Excellence).”

In addition, the newly signed MoU is part of NEDAA’s ongoing cooperation with government entities. The company is aiming to offer the latest communication technologies through them.

NEDAA CEO Mansour Juma Bu Osaiba said: “Given the relentless efforts for migrating towards a smart and integrated city, we are keen on introducing sophisticated technologies that keep pace with this development through a fast, safe and reliable communication network.”