Dubai Police unveil AI-powered accident report system

Pilot scheme aims to boost efficiency and save time and resources

A robotic hand at the Etisalat stand at Gitex, which is being held at Dubai World Trade Centre. All photos: Leslie Pableo / The National

Amina, a robot, interacting with a visitor to the show

Crowds at Gitex on the second day of the exhibition

A robot designed to plant trees on the RTDA stand

Miroki robot on the Etisalat stand

A flying vehicle at the Etisalat stand

A driverless vehicle

A futuristic Mercedes Benz on the Etisalat stand

A high-speed floating police car on display at the conference in Dubai

The Du stand at Gitex

Abu Dhabi Customs shows off its robot technology at Gitex

An Abu Dhabi government stand at Gitex

Another Dubai Police vehicle on display at the tech show

Ramnas the robot at Gitex

Abu Dhabi Customs during a virtual reality demonstration

A face scanner at the Road and Transport Authority stand at Gitex

A man interacts with a robot at the Abu Dhabi Government stand

A robot dog was part of the tech show on Monday

A 3D printing of an abra that will be launched next year by Dubai's RTA

Dubai Police have unveiled a new AI-powered accident report system aimed at saving time and resources spent dealing with minor incidents.

The pilot scheme will allow motorists to send accident data to police electronically, removing the need for them to visit a police station or for officers to attend the scene in some cases.

The high-tech strategy was launched at Gitex 2023 this week.

“We are developing an advanced system that employs AI algorithms to assess and report on minor accidents,” said Maj Gen Khalid Al Razooqi, director of the AI department at Dubai Police.

"It is now in the pilot phase and soon will be launched.

“Our aim is to reduce the time spent at accident scenes, prevent traffic congestion and enhance the overall experience for drivers and law enforcement officers.”

Using AI will reduce manual processes by 50 per cent, the force said.

By recording an incident on the DubaiNow or Dubai Police apps, motorists receive a police report by email or text message for any insurance claim.

In the event of a major accident, the public should still alert emergency services.

“The driver needs to fill in the required data such as vehicle details, driving licences for the parties involved in the accident and send pictures of the damages,” said Maj Gen Al Razooqi.

"Dubai Police will issue the accident report and send it to drivers to proceed with insurance companies."

If the drivers involved cannot agree on who is to blame for the incident, they should call Dubai Police on 999.

The police will then determine the liable party. Alternatively, all parties should go to the nearest police station to report the incident.

Drivers can also report traffic accidents at some Enoc petrol stations in Dubai.

These are at Al Rasheed Street in Al Mizher, Al Khail Road near exit 44, Arabian Ranches and Al Khail Road, near Al Barsha Police Station.