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The experience centre in the Siemens building at Expo 2020 Dubai explains the cloud-based digital infrastructure that analyses data in buildings across the site. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Siemens building will house an experience centre that will display the smart systems at work across the new District 2020 in Dubai. Photo: Siemens
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The system remotely controls electricity and air quality to make buildings smarter, safer and sustainable for residents. Antonie Robertson / The National
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German technology and engineering giant Siemens is set to share cutting-edge technology with new occupants of the futuristic District 2020 in Dubai. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Helmut von Struve, chief executive of Siemens Middle East.
Antonie Robertson / The National
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About 250 Dubai staff of Siemens will move into a building it occupied near Al Wasl Dome during Expo 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The tech system monitors safety and security with thousands of cameras and sensors checking heating, fire alarm systems, air conditioning and electricity usage. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A smart operating system devised by Siemens has been used inside and outside buildings in the Expo 2020 Dubai area being transformed into District 2020. Antonie Roberston / The National
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Software and sensors installed by Siemens in more than 130 buildings at the Expo 2020 site will remain in the repurposed District 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Siemens has tested and successfully used a blueprint of digital infrastructure that will be part of District 2020, the region’s first futuristic city. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Siemens building is a part of District 2020 in Dubai South that is set to open in phases this year. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Dubai team of Siemens engineers, researchers, logistics experts will make the new District 2020 their base. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Siemens smart city app provides real-time information on usage of everything from air conditioning units and air quality to irrigation and electricity. Photo: Siemens
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A visit to the Siemens building was on the agenda of national and global delegations during Expo 2020 Dubai, keen to see energy efficiency and sustainability benefits in future developments. Photo: Siemens
Water leaks can quickly be detected and controlled by the smart city app. Photo: Siemens
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Software experts and engineers also handle airports, logistics and cargo in another centre in Dubai South near the Expo site.
Photo: Siemens
The app can be used by tenants in District 2020 and promises to make buildings and outdoor areas safer and more sustainable for residents. Photo: Siemens
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The experience centre in the Siemens building at Expo 2020 Dubai explains the cloud-based digital infrastructure that analyses data in buildings across the site. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Siemens building will house an experience centre that will display the smart systems at work across the new District 2020 in Dubai. Photo: Siemens
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The system remotely controls electricity and air quality to make buildings smarter, safer and sustainable for residents. Antonie Robertson / The National
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German technology and engineering giant Siemens is set to share cutting-edge technology with new occupants of the futuristic District 2020 in Dubai. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Helmut von Struve, chief executive of Siemens Middle East.
Antonie Robertson / The National
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About 250 Dubai staff of Siemens will move into a building it occupied near Al Wasl Dome during Expo 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The tech system monitors safety and security with thousands of cameras and sensors checking heating, fire alarm systems, air conditioning and electricity usage. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A smart operating system devised by Siemens has been used inside and outside buildings in the Expo 2020 Dubai area being transformed into District 2020. Antonie Roberston / The National
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Software and sensors installed by Siemens in more than 130 buildings at the Expo 2020 site will remain in the repurposed District 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Siemens has tested and successfully used a blueprint of digital infrastructure that will be part of District 2020, the region’s first futuristic city. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Siemens building is a part of District 2020 in Dubai South that is set to open in phases this year. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Dubai team of Siemens engineers, researchers, logistics experts will make the new District 2020 their base. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Siemens smart city app provides real-time information on usage of everything from air conditioning units and air quality to irrigation and electricity. Photo: Siemens
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A visit to the Siemens building was on the agenda of national and global delegations during Expo 2020 Dubai, keen to see energy efficiency and sustainability benefits in future developments. Photo: Siemens
Water leaks can quickly be detected and controlled by the smart city app. Photo: Siemens
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Software experts and engineers also handle airports, logistics and cargo in another centre in Dubai South near the Expo site.
Photo: Siemens
The app can be used by tenants in District 2020 and promises to make buildings and outdoor areas safer and more sustainable for residents. Photo: Siemens
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The experience centre in the Siemens building at Expo 2020 Dubai explains the cloud-based digital infrastructure that analyses data in buildings across the site. Antonie Robertson / The National
Germany's Siemens to move hundreds of staff to Expo 2020 Dubai legacy site
The company's technology will help future residents cut their energy costs
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