AI-Enabled UAVs, Secure Emergency Comms, and Biosensors Among Projects Supporting National PreparednessÌý
Khalifa University participated for the first time in the 8th World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit, which took place from 8-9 April 2025 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and organized by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), the 2025 Summit underscored the UAE’s role in shaping global dialogue on resilience and preparedness.Ìý
Through participation at both the Summit and concurrent Crisis Management Technologies Exhibition 2025, Khalifa University continued to align its research and institutional strengths with national priorities in crisis preparedness, contributing to the Summit’s broader goals around readiness, public safety, and technology-driven innovation.ÌýÌý
In the exhibition area, the University showcased advanced research projects in secure communications, autonomous UAV systems, and biosensor technology. These projects included ‘A Secure and Resilient Chat/VoIP Application’ for uninterrupted emergency communication in unstable networks; ‘A Zero Trust-Based, AI-Enabled UAV Monitoring System’ for safer and more secure unmanned aerial operations as well as ‘A Portable Biosensor Prototype’ for rapid detection of contaminants in food and water, supporting public health safety.ÌýÌý
Additionally, the University’s Director of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Maha Maisari lead a Masterclass on Day 1, 8 April, titled ‘Empowering Leadership in the United Arab Emirates in Strategic Planning.’ The session explored approaches to strengthening institutional agility and leadership capacity in times of crisis.Ìý
Alisha Roy
Science Writer
