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Arabian Post
01-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
SEE Holding and Micropolis Forge Alliance to Embed AI and Robotics in Sustainable City 2.0
Micropolis Holding Co., a UAE-based robotics and AI firm, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with SEE Holding Ltd to integrate advanced artificial intelligence and robotics infrastructure into The Sustainable City 2.0, SEE Holding's forthcoming urban development model. This collaboration aims to embed intelligent systems into the core operations of the city, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and resident engagement. The MoU outlines plans for deploying autonomous fleets, smart mobility applications, and integrated command systems to oversee city functions. Additionally, digital platforms will be developed to connect residents with intelligent services, leveraging Internet of Things infrastructure, edge computing, and computer vision technologies. A joint research and development programme is also set to advance sustainable urban technologies, focusing on operational efficiency, resident experience, and environmental performance across SEE Holding's global projects. This partnership builds upon a decade-long relationship between the two companies. Faris Saeed, Chairman and CEO of SEE Holding, was among the initial investors in Micropolis at its inception in 2014. Over the years, SEE Holding has provided strategic capital and a real-world testing environment within The Sustainable City for Micropolis' robotics, computer vision, and autonomous systems. The Sustainable City 2.0, unveiled at the Annual Investment Meeting Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, represents SEE Holding's next-generation model of urban development. Designed to be AI-driven, net-zero, and human-centric, the city aims to transform waste into resources through repurposing, recycling, or energy conversion, thereby avoiding landfill accumulation and fostering a resilient circular economy. Mobility within the city is planned to be fully electric and autonomous, featuring shared e-cars, e-bikes, self-driving shuttles, and homes equipped to support contactless delivery via last-mile delivery robots and drone pads. See also EU and UAE Set Course for Direct Trade Negotiations Faris Saeed stated, 'With The Sustainable City 2.0, we are revolutionising sustainable urban living through the strategic integration of AI-driven solutions and net-zero principles. Our partnership with Micropolis accelerates this vision, customising and rapidly deploying intelligent robotics solutions that significantly enhance safety, efficiency, and quality of life, ultimately shaping smarter, more resilient, and human-centric communities for the future.'
The National
13-04-2025
- Business
- The National
A city that thinks for you: inside the AI-powered future of Dubai's Sustainable City 2.0
A new wave of sustainable urban design is taking shape in the UAE, and the developer behind Dubai's original Sustainable City has announced plans for a more ambitious, AI-integrated successor: The Sustainable City 2.0. Under the plan, drones will take to the skies, while residents receive health updates and personal training from AI bots and self-driving vehicles navigate the streets. This is the vision of Faris Saeed, chairman of SEE Holding, who wants to create a city that thinks for you. It aims to embed artificial intelligence into every layer of urban life - from infrastructure to food production, education, security, and even personal health. He spoke to The National in an exclusive interview, revealing details of the project that promises a revolution of the built environment. The first Sustainable City, launched in 2016, was an early attempt to reimagine low-carbon urban living in the Gulf. Its car-free streets, solar-powered homes, and emphasis on community resilience drew international attention. Now, more than a decade later, Mr Saeed is dreaming bigger with a new model that goes beyond smart city sensors and green architecture. In Sustainable City 2.0, AI will help detect water leaks in seconds and optimise energy use in real time. This system, he said, will reduce the time to 20 minutes – compared with up to two months that it takes to locate and fix a leak in the current Sustainable City. "AI will be integrated within infrastructure so we will be able to detect any leakage of water, any problems in electricity, drainage, all the infrastructure issues will be detected. This will save us a lot of energy and money," he said. Mr Saeed added that Sustainable City 2.0 will use AI to manage and optimise air-conditioning units so that energy consumption is kept at a minimum, making the city's homes cleaner and greener. The city will also be powered by alternative energy sources including rooftop solar panels, micro wind turbines and more, seen as key features in every property. "AI is going to manage all the renewable energy within the city so we have a mix of three to four different types of electricity," Mr Saeed said. "AI can decide when solar works, when biogas works, and when wind works." Waste generated in the city will not be taken to landfills, but will be repurposed, recycled and converted into energy. All of the city's vehicles will be electric, including shared e-bikes, electric vehicles, and self-driving shuttles available 24 hours a day. What Mr Saeed describes is a city that sounds as if it was lifted from the pages of a science fiction novel. Flying taxis, gym machines that act as personal AI trainers, and fully autonomous deliveries - all no longer conceptual elements. The ground hasn't been broken yet on the new city, but it is expected to be almost in operation in two years. Mr Saeed could not reveal its planned location but he did confirm that it would be in Dubai. The new city is expected to be three times the size of the first project in Dubai, and house 20,000 people. While much of the concept is tech focused, Mr Saeed's vision remains rooted in nature as he speaks often of serenity and children playing in car-free lanes. While it is still early days for pricing, Mr Saeed said the development will not be priced at a premium and will be in line with market rates. He also said that local listings could begin as early as next year. What does the future hold beyond 2.0? For now, the next chapter is unwritten, but Mr Saeed says he has already started dreaming of The Sustainable City 3.0.
ME Construction
09-04-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
SEE Holding unveils new AI-driven sustainable city in Abu Dhabi
Sustainability SEE Holding unveils new AI-driven sustainable city in Abu Dhabi By Mobility is planned to be fully electric and autonomous, featuring shared e-cars and e-bikes, self-driving shuttles, and every home will be equipped to support contactless delivery SEE Holding has unveiled its new development, The Sustainable City 2.0 (TSC 2.0). This development incorporates Net Zero and human-centric features, setting a new standard for sustainable urban development, the developer said. In this city driven by artificial intelligence (AI), waste is transformed into a valuable resource, it is repurposed, recycled, or converted into energy to prevent it from accumulating in landfills. As a result, the developer says it can prevent landfills from accumulating waste and foster a resilient circular economy. Additionally, passive and active design elements, such as evaporative cooling and micro wind turbines will help maintain a cooler microclimate. Mobility is planned to be fully electric and autonomous, featuring shared e-cars and e-bikes, self-driving shuttles, and every home will be equipped to support contactless delivery through last-mile delivery robots and drone pads, said the statement from SEE Holding. Every element is designed to offer residents more time, stronger connections, and a better quality of life in a forward-thinking, sustainable community. Faris Saeed, the Chairman and CEO of SEE Holding said, 'This is not a vision of the distant future. It is a model we are building today, driven by AI, achieving Net Zero, and designed around people. Building on years of experience and success with pioneering sustainable communities, we are now introducing a revolutionary urban model that is designed not just for today – but for generations to come. The Sustainable City 2.0 is the culmination of everything we've learned, enhanced by the power of intelligent systems and built around a clear purpose: to ensure people remain at the centre of progress in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven world.' Neighbourhoods are designed to be pedestrian-friendly and surrounded by nature. They also have wellness infrastructure, including motion-activated running tracks, solar-heated pools, and energy-efficient gyms. Learning is vast and future-oriented, with next-generation classrooms and future labs that facilitate the realisation of ideas. Healthcare is proactive, supported by digital monitoring systems that track well-being and enable early intervention.
Al Etihad
07-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi: SEE Holding unveils AI-driven Sustainable City 2.0 at AIM Congress 2025
7 Apr 2025 17:20 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Monday saw the launch of Sustainable City 2.0 (TSC 2.0), the next-generation city that is AI-driven, net-zero, and human-centric, by SEE this AI-driven city, waste becomes a resource—repurposed, recycled, or converted into energy to avoid landfill and fuel a resilient circular economy. A cooler microclimate is sustained through passive and active design, evaporative cooling, and micro wind turbines. Mobility is fully electric and autonomous, featuring shared e-cars and e-bikes, self-driving shuttles, and every home equipped to support seamless, contactless delivery through last-mile delivery robots and drone this is more than just a smart city—it's a city built for people. Neighborhoods are pedestrian-friendly and immersed in nature, while wellness infrastructure includes motion-activated running tracks, solar-heated pools, and energy-efficient gyms. Learning is immersive and future-focused, with next-generation classrooms and future labs that bring ideas to life. Healthcare is proactive, supported by digital monitoring systems that track well-being and enable early intervention. Every element is designed to offer residents more time, stronger connections, and a better quality of life in a forward-thinking, sustainable community.'This is not a vision of the distant future. It is a model we are building today, driven by AI, achieving Net Zero, and designed around people,' stated Faris Saeed, Chairman and CEO of SEE Holding. 'Building on years of experience and success with pioneering sustainable communities, we are now introducing a revolutionary urban model that is designed not just for today—but for generations to come. "The Sustainable City 2.0 is the culmination of everything we've learned, enhanced by the power of intelligent systems and built around a clear purpose: to ensure people remain at the centre of progress in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven world."
