The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), in partnership with Presight, has unveiled the brand identity and phased roadmap for its pioneering AI platform, AD.WE.

Revealed at GITEX, AD.WE is a world-first, AI-powered energy and water management platform which helps to optimise every drop and every watt.

It 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 water and 20 per cent energy savings, and over AED100 million ($27 million) in financial savings.

The platform also helps reduce outages and bring sustainability targets within everyday reach.

Powered entirely by sustainable, carbon-free electricity, AD.WE will expand integration beyond electricity and water, laying the groundwork for district cooling and petroleum products.

Once fully rolled out, the platform is projected to save 160 million cu m of water annually, the equivalent of more than 64,000 Olympic swimming pools, and 1.9 TWh of electricity per year, enough to power over 37,000 homes by 2035.

The platform demonstrates the Emirate’s global leadership in harnessing artificial intelligence and advanced technology to enhance environmental sustainability and achieve the right energy mix that balances renewables, efficiency and resilience.

Furthermore, the DoE has revealed the platform’s three-phase development journey, underscoring AD.WE’s scalability and long-term vision for the utilities sector.

Phase One (2025) includes capability verification to establish and validate core functions of the platform; Phase Two (2025–26) will be a full rollout, expanding integration beyond electricity and water to include district cooling and petroleum products; and Phase Three includes advanced AI integration, enabling agentic AI and next generation use cases to drive further efficiency and innovation.

Dr Abdullah Al Jarwan, Chairman of the DoE, 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 AI 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."

Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, said: "It’s fair to say that AD.WE is one of the must-see demonstrations during GITEX Global 2025, a testament to Abu Dhabi’s leadership in digital innovation and the visionary leadership of the DoE. We’re excited to see how this platform will continue to evolve and deliver impact across energy, water, and beyond.