The session brought together a distinguished group of experts and specialists, including several CEOs from Sharjah Asset Management’s subsidiaries, alongside officials and representatives from Sharjah Police and the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, to showcase the latest innovations and technologies that enhance facility safety and environmental monitoring through artificial intelligence.

The session covered a number of specialised topics, including next-generation fire alarm systems, intelligent fire detection technologies, AI-powered visual verification systems, smart monitoring stations, and drone operations and management services, as well as smart solutions that support operators in enhancing response efficiency and operational management.

Hamid Al Zarouni, Managing Director of SANED Facility Management, said: “The safety and facilities management sector is undergoing a significant transformation driven by artificial intelligence, which has become a key pillar in advancing preventive systems and strengthening emergency response readiness. At SANED, we believe that investing in innovation and knowledge exchange is fundamental to developing more efficient and sustainable solutions, in line with the Emirate of Sharjah’s vision for building smart and safe cities.”

Al Zarouni added: “This session reflects our continued commitment to working with our strategic partners to showcase the latest global technologies and exchange expertise, thereby contributing to the development of safety systems, enhancing operational efficiency, and strengthening the protection of lives and property, further reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a leading model for adopting smart solutions and innovation.”

The session provided a platform for sharing expertise and showcasing best practices for leveraging advanced technologies to develop safety systems, enabling faster incident response, improving decision-making efficiency, and contributing to safer, more sustainable environments.

SANED Facility Management is a subsidiary of Sharjah Asset Management (SAM), the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah.