Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 72 | Page 74

INDUSTRY WATCH
Michel Ghorayeb , Country Manager , UAE , SAS making significant breakthroughs within the science and conservation realm . EAD is now one of the largest environmental regulators in the Middle East and an integral part of the Government of Abu Dhabi ’ s strive towards achieving its Environment Vision of 2030 .
As the largest environmental regulator in the Middle East , EAD is continuing the strong legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan by exemplifying his values of conservation . The agency ’ s proudest achievements include setting up the Sheikh Zayed Protected Areas Network , recording 100 unknown invertebrate species and leading the region in banning gargour fishing nets – while its mandate is focused on regulation and direction of policy with transparency .
which spotlight issues that matter to the present and future of humanity , exemplifies that commitment . As we continuously innovate towards developing AI models aimed at delivering near real-time assessments of environmental change , the agency ’ s intellectual power and leadership position further strengthens our science research platforms to deliver truly impactful human insights .”
EAD started as a small group of pioneering ecologists in 1996 and the organisation has grown consistently ,
But its work doesn ’ t stop there . It ’ s as much about the future as it is about the past . Each year , EAD carries out thousands of compliance inspections and assess , and characterises risks to develop a better understanding of environmental risks in the emirate of Abu Dhabi .
Through innovative software and services , SAS empowers and inspires customers around the world to transform data into intelligence . the vendor gives customers from various industry verticals “ The Power To Know ”. p
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