AI-Enabled UAVs, Secure Emergency Comms, and Biosensors Among Projects Supporting National Preparedness听
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鈥檚 role in shaping global dialogue on resilience and preparedness.听
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鈥檚 broader goals around readiness, public safety, and technology-driven innovation.听听
In the exhibition area, the University showcased advanced research projects in secure communications, autonomous UAV systems, and biosensor technology. These projects included 鈥楢 Secure and Resilient Chat/VoIP Application鈥� for uninterrupted emergency communication in unstable networks; 鈥楢 Zero Trust-Based, AI-Enabled UAV Monitoring System鈥� for safer and more secure unmanned aerial operations as well as 鈥楢 Portable Biosensor Prototype鈥� for rapid detection of contaminants in food and water, supporting public health safety.听听
Additionally, the University鈥檚 Director of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Maha Maisari lead a Masterclass on Day 1, 8 April, titled 鈥�Empowering Leadership in the United Arab Emirates in Strategic Planning.鈥� The session explored approaches to strengthening institutional agility and leadership capacity in times of crisis.听
Alisha Roy
Science Writer
