Abu Dhabi set to infuse next-gen intelligence into UAE’s energy sector

• Goal is to empower teams with actionable data, automate complex processes, and push the boundaries of operational efficiency.
• Collaboration is expected to result in the creation of an AI and Physical Intelligence laboratory, dedicated to inventing and tailoring solutions for the region’s unique energy and water demands.

In a forward-thinking move set to redefine the landscape of the energy and water sectors, the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has joined forces with tech innovator Analog to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Physical Intelligence (PI).

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), held during the high-profile ADIPEC 2025 conference, signals a new era of innovation and digital transformation in the UAE’s energy ecosystem.

The partnership was formalised by Ahmed Alsayed Mohamed Al Sheebani, Acting Director-General of Regulatory Affairs at the DoE, and Alex Kipman, CEO and Founder of Analog—a prominent figure in the evolution of intelligent systems.

Together, they agreed to foster the integration of cutting-edge AI and PI technologies that will accelerate smart, sustainable growth.

Advancing sustainability

“At the heart of our collaboration is a vision to lead digital transformation and advance sustainability across Abu Dhabi’s energy sector,” said Ahmed Al Sheebani.

The agreement will see both organisations combine expertise to embed intelligence deeper into the sector’s infrastructure through the AD.WE platform. The goal is to empower teams with actionable data, automate complex processes, and push the boundaries of operational efficiency.

Central to the MoU is the adoption of Physical Intelligence—a next-generation discipline that extends AI’s reach into the physical world. Through PI, live data from sensors and robots becomes more than just information; it evolves into real-time actions that adapt to changing environments.

“Physical Intelligence is how the world begins to think alongside us,” explained Alex Kipman. “We’re not just making machines smarter—we are transforming infrastructure into living systems that learn, evolve, and act in harmony with their surroundings.”

This technological leap is more than a mere upgrade. For Abu Dhabi, it’s a strategic acceleration towards the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 vision, ensuring that intelligent sustainability isn’t just an aspiration, but a scalable reality.

The collaboration is expected to result in the creation of an AI and Physical Intelligence laboratory, dedicated to inventing and tailoring solutions for the region’s unique energy and water demands. It will also foster research partnerships and community knowledge sharing, driving sector-wide benefits.