Abu Dhabi, UAE – October 27, 2025: Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) to develop geospatial and AI solutions that advance Abu Dhabi’s next generation of smart city systems.
The partnership combines Space42’s expertise in satellite imaging and data analytics with DMT’s leadership in urban planning to create tools that make city management faster, smarter, and more sustainable. Together, the two organizations will develop digital twins of Abu Dhabi that simulate road networks and transport, as well green spaces and energy use, to explore further efficiencies.
Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Smart Solutions at Space42, said: “Cities are living systems, and data is their heartbeat. Our partnership with DMT aligns national priorities with Space42’s ambition to be a global leader in geospatial intelligence AI platform services, making cities smarter, safer, and more responsive to people’s needs. Together, we are helping shape Abu Dhabi’s global leadership in AI-enabled city management.”
His Excellency Dr Saif Sultan Al Nasri, Acting Undersecretary of the DMT, said: “Integrating satellite intelligence and AI into urban systems marks a major step forward in our smart city journey. Through this collaboration with Space42, we are harnessing advanced geospatial data to gain deeper insights into how our urban environments function, enabling us to design a more agile, adaptive and future-ready city infrastructure.”
Turning Data into Better Cities
Under the agreement, Space42 will provide satellite data services and AI mapping tools to help DMT improve how the Emirate plans, maintains, and expands its infrastructure. The collaboration will also include pilot projects, training, and joint research to explore how space technology can enhance city planning and environmental management.
Supporting Abu Dhabi’s Smart City Vision
The agreement supports Abu Dhabi’s Government Digital Strategy 2025–2027, which is investing AED13 billion in new AI and cloud technologies to modernize public services. The Emirate, ranked 5th globally in the 2025 IMD Smart City Index, continues to set global standards for data-driven governance and sustainable growth.
For Space42, this partnership expands its smart city portfolio, including the UAE’s first Sovereign Mobility Cloud and collaboration with e& to deploy Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, connecting cars, infrastructure, and people to make cities safer and more efficient.
Space42
Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Formed in 2024 by the successful merger of Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42’s global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities. Space42 comprises two business units: Space Services and Smart Solutions. Space Services focuses on upstream satellite operations for both fixed and mobility satellite services. Smart Solutions integrates geospatial data acquisition and processing with AI to inform decision-making, enhance situational awareness, and improve operational efficiency. Major shareholders include G42, Mubadala, and IHC.
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