Dubai Digital has unveiled a remarkable array of initiatives and projects aimed at significantly enhancing Dubai’s leadership in technology, aligning with the emirate’s vision of establishing a data-driven and knowledge-based digital economy. This was presented during the current 45th edition of the GITEX Technology Week and Artificial Intelligence and Startups Exhibition. Here are some highlights of the new projects.
Data Marketplace
Thani Abdullah, Data Planning and Statistics Executive at Dubai Digital, explained that the new platform, known as the “Data Marketplace,” serves as an innovative model that brings together data providers and users in a single location. It creates a comprehensive and secure marketplace that includes government entities, private companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs to showcase and distribute their official data in a secure digital environment. The Data Marketplace allows all entities to present their data products, such as APIs, interactive dashboards, and API services, on a unified platform that contributes to the development of Dubai’s digital economy.
Abdullah emphasized that the platform extends beyond these specific services, encompassing a wide range of sectors, including pricing, economy, trade, digital society, national accounts, employment, population, and quality of life. The goal of the Data Marketplace is to empower individuals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses to access accurate and regularly updated data that can be utilized to create innovative digital solutions.
AI Survey Engine
Shamsa Mohammed, Statistical Analyst at Dubai Digital, shared that the authority is showcasing an innovative project called the “AI Survey and Sampling Engine” at GITEX 2025. This intelligent system is designed for the automated management of surveys and polls using generative AI and multi-agent systems. The project relies on multiple AI agents that interact and collaborate to design and execute the required survey, from inception to the analysis of results.
Users can specify the type of survey they wish to create—such as gauging community satisfaction with parks in Dubai. The system first checks whether this type of survey already exists in its database. If it does, it suggests utilizing or modifying it; if not, the system generates a new survey from scratch, proposing appropriate questions for the user to review and adjust before launch. The system then proceeds to sample selection.
Users can either input their own database or select from an available database on the platform, allowing the system to automatically identify the ideal sample based on the survey’s nature. Once the sample is determined, the system sends a survey link to participants via email or WhatsApp, beginning the collection and immediate analysis of responses.
Shamsa noted that at the conclusion of the process, the “AI Survey and Sampling Engine” provides a comprehensive analytical summary, including the number of responses and participation rates, along with actionable recommendations based on survey results to assist entities in making data-informed decisions.
“Talk to Your Data”
The third project is presented by Mohammed Al Abdooli from the Economic Statistics Department of Dubai Digital, known as “Talk to Your Data.” This initiative represents a significant advancement in intelligent and user-friendly data access and analysis.
Designed specifically for individuals without a background in statistics, it enables them to obtain precise and clear information without requiring advanced technical or analytical skills. Al Abdooli explained that “Talk to Your Data” is an interactive AI agent trained on the official data published on Dubai’s open data platform, as well as aggregated data from recognized sources within the government framework.
This system uniquely relies on trustworthy sources, allowing any user to pose direct questions, such as the volume of real estate transactions in 2024. The AI agent then responds with detailed information regarding the quantity and value of properties sold in Dubai, categorized by property type—whether villas, apartments, or land—along with information about mortgages, donations, and other transaction types.
The project aims to save time and effort for individuals interested in economic, real estate, or demographic data. In its first phase, it covers five main areas: economy, real estate, health, energy, and population statistics.