The initiative, unveiled Monday by CEO Sultan Al Jaber at an Abu Dhabi industry event, brings together technology powerhouses G42, Microsoft, and AIQ in an ambitious partnership, Reuters reports.
The system promises to transform traditional energy operations, with Al Jaber projecting dramatic improvements in efficiency.
“It will speed up seismic surveys from months to days… and increase the accuracy of production forecasts by up to 90%,” said Al Jaber, who also serves as COP28 President.
The announcement comes as the industry grapples with AI’s rapid advancement, which Al Jaber described as “a power surge that no one anticipated 18 months ago.”
This technological leap builds on G42’s recent US$1.5 billion partnership with Microsoft, reflecting the UAE’s ambition to position itself as a global technology hub. The implementation of autonomous AI systems in critical infrastructure operations could establish new industry standards and accelerate the shift toward automated industrial processes worldwide.
Beyond the energy sector, the project may go a long way towards demonstrating the practical application of autonomous AI in high-stakes environments. Success could catalyze similar implementations across other industries, while reshaping workforce requirements and establishing new benchmarks for AI safety and reliability.
For the UAE, the initiative represents a crucial step in its economic diversification strategy. By developing Arabic and Hindi language AI applications alongside industrial implementations, the nation aims to maintain its global influence well beyond the era of oil dependency.