U.A.E. establishes “Smart Systems Council”

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has issued resolution to establish the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC).

Chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan council aims to advance supportive and attractive environment for development and use of smart and autonomous systems in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
The SASC board comprises Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai Maryam Eid AlMheiri and Sultan Al Mutawa Al Dhaheri.

SASC aims to devise comprehensive strategy for operation and use of smart and autonomous systems
It will adopt best practices of related activities ensuring safe implementation with all relevant entities
This will result alongside attracting investment in sector.

This will contribute to enhancing emirate as leading global destination for industry. The council will develop plans to support practice of activities related to smart and autonomous systems. This includes development of necessary infrastructure for their operation. It will follow up on implementation in coordination with concerned agencies.

SASC will also suggest incentives initiatives and projects to achieve its objectives. It will propose regulations, conduct developmental research and studies. Supporting teams for its operations will form comprising experts, advisers and technicians. Coordination will occur with relevant federal entities where appropriate.

SASC will be laying groundwork of hyper-interconnected world. UAE is steadily paving way for digital-first future driven by artificial intelligence and automation.

The Hyperconnected World of 2030–2040

Much has been written about advent of 5G in recent years. Press coverage has tended to focus on deployment of technologies that will enable new high-speed network or on which companies are racing to win contracts in key areas of coverage. While these aspects are important less thought has been devoted to what world looks like after 5G is successfully deployed around the world.

What exactly does hyperconnected world of 2030–2040 look like?

Hyperconnected world is future in which 5G networks have been widely and globally deployed. In this future, normal day-to-day functioning of society depends on billions of connected devices having highly reliable low-latency connectivity.

Simply put this world means more data, more devices and more interactions. A hyperconnected world will support up to 1 million devices per square kilometer of coverage area. Currently the magnitude is more than 60000 devices per square kilometer of coverage area being possible to interact with 4G LTE networks.

Sensor devices will become omnipresent. 20.4 billion devices embedded with connected sensors will be operative this year alone. In this future, the very definition of scale itself will change. Instead of billions of devices, world will support hundreds of billions or possibly trillions.

Total amount of data produced in human history is already doubling every two years. It is likely to double every six months. While figures are impressive less thought has been given to what this world will look like. Questions like what are positive and negative effects of hyperconnection likely to be? are the answers for today’s society to imagine and explore possible ways to innovate.

FAQs about the Smart Systems Council

What is purpose of Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC)?
SASC aims to create supportive environment for development use and commercialization of smart and autonomous systems in Abu Dhabi. This effort enhances emirate’s status as leading global destination for these technologies

Who are the members of the SASC?

The council includes several key figures,

• Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei,
• Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber,
• Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi,
• Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi,
• Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai,
• Maryam Eid AlMheiri, and
• Sultan Al Mutawa Al Dhaheri.

What are main responsibilities of SASC?
Council is responsible for devising strategies for operation and use of smart and autonomous systems. This includes proposing regulations. It also involves conducting research and coordinating with relevant entities to ensure safe and efficient implementation.

How will SASC impact technology sector in Abu Dhabi?
By fostering development of smart and autonomous systems SASC is expected to attract significant investment to sector. It will boost innovation and support growth of related industries. This will enhance Abu Dhabi’s technological landscape.

What incentives might SASC propose for investors?
While specific incentives are yet to be announced, they may include tax breaks and grants for research and development. Subsidies for technology startups could also be part of initiatives to attract investment in smart technologies.

How will council ensure safe implementation of autonomous systems?
Council plans to work closely with local and federal agencies. This is to establish best practices and standards that ensure safety and reliability of autonomous systems. It also promotes public trust in these technologies.