Sheikh Hamdan announces digital replica of Dubai to help with emergency planning | The National

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, witnessed the launch of the Digital Twin Project in Dubai on Thursday. Photo: @HamdanMohammed / XSheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, witnessed the launch of the Digital Twin Project in Dubai on Thursday. Photo: @HamdanMohammed / X3D virtual model of city will also be used for urban planning and asset managementThe NationalJuly 02, 2026

Dubai has launched a real-time Digital Twin Platform, a 3D virtual simulation incorporating over 195,000 buildings and 330,000 facilities.

The platform will support urban planning, infrastructure management, rainfall simulation and emergency evacuation scenario planning.

The initiative aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, reinforcing the emirate's ambitions for economic competitiveness and global digital leadership.

The project reflects a broader strategy of integrating artificial intelligence, data systems and public-private sector partnerships to drive innovation.