Transforming Urban Infrastructure and Public Services with AI

Abu Dhabi-based Presight, a global leader in AI-driven big data analytics, has signed a letter of engagement with Albania’s Ministry of Interior to implement a nationwide AI-powered smart city project. This initiative will play a crucial role in Albania’s digital transformation and sustainability efforts, making it one of Europe’s pioneers in AI-integrated urban infrastructure.

The agreement was formalized in Tirana in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania.

Smart City Initiative to Cover 20 Albanian Cities

The project will introduce AI-powered enhancements to urban infrastructure, traffic management, and public services across 20 cities in Albania. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve emergency response times, and enhance overall community well-being.

Key components of the project include:

• An AI-powered smart city and traffic management platform for real-time monitoring and optimization of urban operations.
• A centralized command and control center utilizing advanced AI to streamline public services, emergency response, and infrastructure management.

"Albania is embarking on one of the most ambitious smart nation transformations in Europe, using AI to drive economic growth, efficiency, and improved quality of life. Presight is proud to support this vision by bringing our expertise in AI-driven urban management to empower Albania’s digital future," said Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight.

Enhancing Urban Mobility and Public Services

Presight’s AI-driven smart solutions will position Albania as a global leader in digital-first urban development. The project will follow global best practices in smart city design and build on the experience gained from AI-driven infrastructure deployments in Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

Through the ethical and responsible use of AI, Albania’s citizens will benefit from improved public services, enhanced digital infrastructure, better healthcare access, and safer, more efficient urban environments. Additionally, urban travel times are expected to decrease significantly as a result of optimized traffic management.

"This project further establishes Presight as a global leader in AI-powered smart city solutions. By deploying a comprehensive national AI platform, we are setting a new global benchmark for responsible, AI-driven urban development," added Pramotedham.

Presight remains committed to upholding privacy and security while ensuring AI solutions benefit communities. The initiative aligns with Albania’s digital transformation goals, ensuring AI is leveraged transparently and ethically to deliver meaningful improvements for citizens.

UAE and Albania Strengthen Bilateral Relations

The signing of this agreement coincided with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s official visit to Albania, where he met with Prime Minister Edi Rama to discuss strengthening ties between the two nations.

Their discussions focused on expanding cooperation in key sectors such as trade, technology, renewable energy, food security, and economic development.

Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the significant progress in UAE-Albania relations, highlighting that non-oil trade between the two nations grew by 129.4% in 2024 compared to the previous year. He reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to further deepening collaboration, particularly in renewable and clean energy, in alignment with both nations’ sustainability goals.

As part of this commitment, the two leaders oversaw the exchange of a strategic framework agreement involving:

• Masdar
• TAQA Transmission
• Korporata Elektroenergjitike Shqiptare (KESH) – Albania Power Corporation
• Operatori i Sistemit të Transmetimit (OST)

This framework will facilitate joint efforts in renewable energy development, energy security, and sustainable infrastructure projects across the Mediterranean region.

With these initiatives, Albania is set to accelerate its transition to clean energy and advanced AI-powered urban management, solidifying its position as a regional leader in digital and sustainable development.