Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) will roll out over 500 state-of-the-art vehicles before the end of the year, in a move to significantly improve the city’s cleanliness and maintenance services.
The new eco-friendly fleet will feature a range of specialized vehicles, including automated street sweepers, washers, heavy-duty equipment, water tankers, and boats for beach and shore cleaning.
Together, these vehicles are expected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 40 percent, cutting approximately 1,775 tons of CO₂ each year, as per the reports.
In line with DMT’s commitment to technological innovation, all vehicles will feature Internet of Things (IoT) integration to support intelligent and connected operations.
Additionally, some units will feature high-resolution 360-degree cameras for enhanced operational visibility, while select vehicles will incorporate AI-powered edge scanners. These advanced scanners can detect different types of waste, identify compliance violations, and pinpoint infrastructure issues, with all data precisely mapped using geolocation technology.
The featured system will be seamlessly integrated with DMT’s Public Cleanliness Platform to optimize cleaning crew allocation, enhance asset oversight, and reduce reliance on manual inspections.
As part of a pilot phase, the department will incorporate the AI technology on 10 vehicles from its existing fleet. These will be deployed in targeted areas across Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra, followed by Al Ain and the wider emirate, with implementation across the new vehicles to be completed in time for their introduction.
Rashid Al Kaabi, Acting Executive Director of Operations Support Sector at the DMT, said that, “The new fleet reflects our dedication to delivering innovative and eco-friendly cleanliness solutions that reinforce the emirate’s position as a global leader in public services, liveability standards, and smart-city technologies.”
The announcement follows Abu Dhabi’s recent rise in the IMD Smart City Index, where the UAE capital climbed five spots to rank 5th globally, up from 10th in 2024.
