Abu Dhabi Police Partners with Space42 to Boost AI-Powered Autonomous Mobility

Editorial Team

Last updated 8-01-2026

3 min

Abu Dhabi Police and Space42 collaborate on AI-driven autonomous vehicle systems for road safety.

AI and autonomous tools will enhance patrol vehicles to reduce traffic incidents.

The partnership emphasises upskilling nationals through joint training and field programmes.

Developing intelligent systems to improve security and mobility is a key focus.

The agreement establishes a framework for research and innovation in advanced transport solutions.

Abu Dhabi Police has teamed up with Space42 in a move that feels very much in line with the city’s push towards smarter, safer mobility. The two sides have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on autonomous vehicle systems and security technologies, with a strong focus on AI. It’s the kind of partnership that, at least from where I’m sitting, shows how serious Abu Dhabi is about weaving advanced tech into everyday infrastructure.

The agreement was signed by Brigadier Mohammed Dhahi Al Hamiri from Abu Dhabi Police and Hasan Al Hosani, who oversees Smart Solutions at Space42. Al Hamiri noted that the police aim to use AI and autonomous tools inside patrol vehicles to boost road safety and cut down on traffic incidents. I’ve heard similar ambitions from a few regional agencies over the years, but this one seems spot on considering how rapidly the emirate is adopting intelligent transport systems.

What caught my attention, though, was the emphasis on upskilling national talent. According to Al Hamiri, both sides want to roll out joint training and field programmes, laying the groundwork for wider applications across Abu Dhabi’s transport network. And believe it or not, this kind of long-term thinking is often what makes or breaks smart mobility projects—not the flashy hardware but the people who actually run it. At Arageek, we’ve seen plenty of regional founders struggle to find the right talent, so this focus feels refreshing, even if it can sometimes be a bit of a faff to implement properly.

Al Hosani described the collaboration as an important step in applying AI to real-world security and mobility needs. He said the goal is to develop intelligent systems that strengthen the security framework around autonomous vehicles while raising safety standards more broadly. I reckon that’s a sensible priority, especially as driverless tech edges closer to wider deployment.

On the flip side, anyone who’s followed autonomous mobility knows it’s not all smooth sailing—there are regulatory hurdles, public trust issues, and the usual teething problems that come with emerging tech. But this partnership sets up a structured framework for research, development, and innovation, which is definately a good sign for the long run.

For a region that’s hungry for practical, future-proof mobility solutions, it’s another signal that Abu Dhabi is putting its money—and its mindset—into building a transport ecosystem that actually works.

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