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Gulf Today
26-05-2025
- Gulf Today
UAE unveils world's first jet-powered fire-fighting drone
Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) unveiled the 'Suhail' project, the world's first jet-powered drone dedicated to firefighting, in a global precedent from the UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, which is being held in Japan between April 13 to October 13, 2025. This globally unprecedented innovation embodies ADCDA's leadership in adopting the latest emergency response technologies and is a step towards a safer and smarter future. With its AI-powered autonomous capabilities Suhail redefines safety standards, enhancing the ability of civil defence teams to access the most difficult locations with the highest levels of precision and efficiency, thereby moving toward new prospects of innovation and readiness. Located within the Empowering Lives Zone, the UAE pavilion, themed 'Earth to Ether,' offers a multi-dimensional experience that combines architectural creativity with cultural richness. It showcases the UAE's vision for shaping the future of humanity and the planet, reflecting the UAE's inspiring journey from its deep roots toward boundless horizons; a journey that celebrates heritage, builds for the future, and believes that true progress can only be achieved through collective action and harmonious minds. The pavilion reflects on the UAE's ambition to empower all life from Earth to Ether and delivers a clear and compelling message: The nation is driving collective progress for humanity and the planet by advancing space exploration, reimagining healthcare and pioneering sustainable technologies and all vital sectors.
Al Etihad
21-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
ADCDA, e& partner to activate early fire detection systems in homes
21 May 2025 11:22 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) and e& have partnered to activate early fire detection systems in homes by installing, operating and managing the Hassantuk for Homes electronic system, enhancing preventive safety standards within homes across Abu partnership covers provision of smart infrastructure capable of detecting fires in their earliest stages and reinforces home safety through the installation of AI-enhanced Hassantuk smart system, with direct connectivity to control rooms. The collaboration also achieves the highest civil safety standards through early sensing technologies and rapid response, and utilises media platforms to raise awareness of preventive safety across communities. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
07-05-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
ADCDA promotes community awareness of preventive safety through 'Hassantuk for Homes' campaign
7 May 2025 12:20 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) has launched the 'Hassantuk for Homes' campaign to boost community readiness for emergencies and enhance home safety. The campaign includes the installation of smart early warning systems for fire detection, in partnership with e&, supporting efforts to protect lives and property. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
26-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
ADCDA receives Education Supporting Institution Award of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences
26 Apr 2025 15:12 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) has received the Education Supporting Institution Award of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, at the UAE level. ADCDA's winning initiative integrates prevention and safety concepts into the education system through interactive technologies and digital educational tools. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Mid East Info
17-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
EDGE Group, Kintsugi Holding, and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority Partner to Enhance Innovative Solutions in Emergency Response Systems
EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, Kintsugi Holding, a technology company that delivers game-changing, competitive and highly reliable products and systems to customers in both the public and private sectors, and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA), the government entity responsible for fire safety, emergency response, and disaster management, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly augment Abu Dhabi's emergency response infrastructure. The MoU was signed by Sean Teo, Kintsugi Holding Managing Director, and Lieutenant Colonel Hassan AlKatheeri, Director of the Chairman's Office at ADCDA, in the presence of H.E Faisal Al Bannai, Chairman of EDGE Group, H.E. Brigadier Salem Al Dhaheri, Acting Director General of ADCDA and Hamad Al Marar, EDGE Group Managing Director and CEO, during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025, currently being held in Abu Dhabi. Within the scope of the new synergy, the parties will explore the implementation of advanced solutions in priority infrastructures such as Early Warning Systems, and Emergency and Response Systems, while also cooperating on End-to-End Platform Integration. About EDGE: Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.
