The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) is showcasing digital technologies and AI-driven initiatives reshaping the emirate’s energy and water sectors in the Abu Dhabi Pavilion at GITEX Global 2025. Among the presentations is AD.WE, a pioneering AI platform for real-time energy and water management that operates entirely on sustainable, carbon-free electricity.
The launch ceremony was attended by His Excellency Dr Abdullah Hamid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy; His Excellency Mansour Al Mansouri, Vice Chairman of Presight; and Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight.
His Excellency Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, said: “From its leading position in the energy and water sector, and through the AD.WE platform, Abu Dhabi is delivering a first of its kind solution that advances sustainability, energy efficiency, and digital transformation. Powered by artificial intelligence and 100 per cent carbon-free electricity, AD.WE strengthens energy and water resilience and supports Abu Dhabi’s strategic framework for utilities, charting a clear course toward a secure and sustainable future.”
The DoE unveiled the visual identity of AD.WE during GITEX Global 2025 and announced a defined roadmap for the platform’s development in partnership with Presight. It also showcased five innovative AI applications for resource management, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s leadership in driving innovation across this vital sector.
AD.WE is a world first, AI-powered energy and water management platform which helps to optimise every drop and every watt. AD.WE unites billions of live and historical grid records inside a secure, UAE-hosted cloud, giving operators a single, trusted view of everything that flows through Abu Dhabi’s networks. Real-time AI identifies energy efficiency opportunities early, enabling up to 30 per cent of water and 20 per cent of energy savings, and more than AED 100 million in financial savings. The platform also helps reduce outages and bring sustainability targets within everyday reach.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy developed the AD.WE platform in the UAE to provide real-time analytics that enhance the efficiency of Abu Dhabi’s energy and water sectors. The platform reflects the vast potential of advanced technologies to boost efficiency and reduce emissions through informed, data-driven decision-making.