The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has launched its Future Hub, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s global leadership in urban governance and affirming its role in driving its future-forward development.
DMT’s Future Hub’s first collaboration is with MIT’s Senseable City Lab, a leading research group focused on the interaction between cities, people, and technology. The two organisations will concentrate on conducting research, analysing data, and promoting effective knowledge exchange.
His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of DMT, said: “As Abu Dhabi continues to grow and prosper, technology-driven solutions that harness innovation to empower our citizens, residents, and businesses become ever-more important. DMT is committed to providing our people with the tools and the environment they need to succeed, and the new DMT Future Hub is another step in reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s global leadership in progressive urban development.’’
The DMT Future Hub is dedicated to fostering metropolitan growth, intelligent solutions, and enhancing liveability in Abu Dhabi. Through strategic partnerships with leading local, regional, and global institutions, it aims to achieve key outcomes, such as jointly authored research publications and establishing practical and impactful frameworks that can be rolled out across the emirate. It also provides workshops and training programmes for employees to enhance their skills while promoting a culture of continuous learning.
His Excellency Fady El Borno, Executive Director - Strategic Affairs, DMT said: "The DMT Future Hub represents a bold step forward in our commitment to creating a world-class liveable environment. We aim to pioneer solutions that will significantly improve the quality of life for our residents while creating a model of 21st century city planning that can be replicated around the world."
Through this initiative, DMT remains dedicated to delivering outstanding infrastructure and services that promote city growth. To further support this vision, the department will also partner with other leading institutions to explore urban sustainability and innovation, aimed at creating resilient and smart cities.
