UAE telecom company du has announced a strategic collaboration with Abu Dhabi-based Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and digital services, to upgrade the fire safety infrastructure across the nation by integrating 21 cutting-edge technology features into the Hassantuk system, an offering by Core42.

 

The initiative was unveiled at Gitex 2024, where du exhibited under the theme "Global collaboration to forge the future AI economy."

 

According to du, the partners will explore future technologies that can further automate response protocols and predict potential fire risks, ensuring the UAE stays at the forefront of public safety technology. 

 

This initiative also promises enhanced user engagement through an improved mobile application interface, leading to heightened public awareness and participation in fire safety practices, it stated.

 

The enhancement of the Hassantuk system focuses on integrating 13 hardware features, including interactive touchscreens, sensors, AI-powered cameras, and more, alongside eight sophisticated application functionalities aimed at bolstering the country’s fire safety measures. 

 

This innovative integration underscores the UAE’s commitment to adopting smart city technologies, with an emphasis on public safety advancements.

 

On the strategic partnership, Jasim Al Awadi, the Chief ICT Officer at du, said: "We are at the brink of a technological revolution in the way fire safety measures are implemented in the UAE."

 

"Our collaboration with Hassantuk represents a pivotal step forward in our journey to create a safer, smarter society. In partnership with Hassantuk, we will leverage the power of IoT and AI technologies to set a new standard in emergency response protocols and public safety infrastructures," he noted.

 

Yousef Al Harmoodi, Chief Business Development Officer at Core42 and General Manager of Hassantuk, said: "The integration of du's advanced technology into Hassantuk’s framework marks a significant step in strengthening public safety across the UAE. Core42’s expertise in AI infrastructure and IoT will enable du to deliver advanced fire safety solutions that will set new standards in emergency response protocols."

 

"This collaboration reflects our commitment to driving the UAE’s digital ambitions and ensuring that the nation remains at the forefront of smart city innovation, creating a safer, more resilient future for all," he noted.

 

Harmoodi pointed out that the partnership between Hassantuk and du was a long-term commitment to continuous innovation within public safety measures. 

 

The project’s roadmap will prioritise the integration of innovative hardware and software features to deliver an unparalleled solution in fire safety. Among these are advanced device management capabilities, dynamic evacuation planning, and contactless registration – all aimed at facilitating quicker, more efficient emergency responses, he added.-TradeArabia News Service