Authorities in Abu Dhabi are turning to artificial intelligence and high-end technology to ensure that businesses are complying with social distancing rules.
The Department of Economic Development has launched a smart emergency control room to monitor sales outlets in real-time.
The centre is equipped with a live camera system that is operated 24/7 by a dedicated inspection team.
It will help officials identify violations in real-time and also quickly follow up on customer complaints.
#ADDED, in cooperation with @AbudhabiMCC , has launched its Smart Emergency Control Center for inspection and remote monitoring of economic establishments across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The aim is to develop and facilitate inspections of outdoor and indoor markets and ensure.. pic.twitter.com/6n0Je9fe6E
— دائرة التنمية الاقتصادية - أبوظبي (@AbuDhabiDED) August 16, 2020
.@AbuDhabiDED launches the remote Smart Emergency Control Center, dedicated to enhancing the monitoring of customers’ movements in shops across the emirate, as part of precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/Kml4xXKuwz
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) August 16, 2020
The center is equipped with a smart live camera system that is operated 24/7 by a dedicated inspection team in order to monitor adherence to precautions such as social distancing and compliance with specified store capacity.
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) August 16, 2020
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