Abu Dhabi’s AI Platform Aims to Save 160 Million m³ of Water Annually

A new artificial intelligence platform in Abu Dhabi is projected to conserve 160 million cubic meters of water annually, marking a major step forward in sustainable resource management. The AD.WE platform, introduced by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy in partnership with Presight at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, uses real-time AI to identify efficiency opportunities across utility networks. This initiative strengthens Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a global hub for energy and water innovation.

Senior officials, including Dr. Abdullah Hamid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Department of Energy, Mansour Al Mansouri, Vice Chairman of Presight, and Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, attended the platform’s unveiling. AD.WE was showcased through a live, interactive dashboard at the Abu Dhabi Government Pavilion, highlighting its capacity to optimize water and electricity use by analyzing billions of live and historical data points from a secure, locally hosted cloud.

The platform’s AI capabilities enable it to detect efficiency improvements early, leading to potential savings of up to 30 percent in water and 20 percent in energy, alongside financial savings exceeding AED 100 million. It also helps reduce service outages and supports the achievement of key sustainability goals. Running entirely on carbon-free electricity, AD.WE is designed to eventually incorporate district cooling and petroleum products alongside electricity and water management. When fully operational, the system is expected to save enough electricity each year to power more than 37,000 homes by 2035.

At GITEX, the Department of Energy presented several initial AI applications, such as farm irrigation optimization, intelligent leak detection, consumption analytics, and network planning. These tools can cut water and electricity use by up to 10 percent, relieve stress on the grid, speed up leak responses, and improve long-term infrastructure planning.

A three-phase development plan for AD.WE was also shared, outlining its scalable growth. Phase One in 2025 focuses on verifying core platform capabilities. Phase Two, spanning 2025–2026, involves a complete rollout and expansion into district cooling and petroleum products. Phase Three, set for completion by GITEX 2026, will integrate advanced agentic AI to unlock next-generation efficiency and innovation use cases.

Dr. Al Jarwan emphasized that AD.WE represents a unique solution advancing sustainability, energy efficiency, and digital transformation. He noted that the platform, powered by AI and carbon-free energy, enhances utility resilience and supports Abu Dhabi’s strategic framework for a secure and sustainable future.

Thomas Pramotedham described AD.WE as a must-see demonstration at GITEX, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s leadership in digital innovation and the Department of Energy’s forward-thinking approach. He expressed enthusiasm for the platform’s ongoing evolution and its expanding impact across the energy and water sectors.

Another key feature introduced was the AI Lab as a Service, which supports advanced projects including solar and demand forecasting, anomaly detection, irrigation optimization, simulation intelligence, and a conversational AI agent. These functions reinforce AD.WE’s role in promoting AI-driven innovation and sustainability, aligning with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy and the Energy & Water Efficiency Strategy 2030.

(Source: Economy Middle East)