Collaboration to elevate smart city initiatives across MENA
Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has entered into a strategic association with Aereo, a leading expert in commercial drone solutions based in India. This partnership seeks to elevate the adoption of modern drone and AI-powered solutions for smart infrastructure and sustainable urban development in the UAE and the broader MENA region.
Aereo is at the cutting edge of digital transformation, delivering AI-driven aerial intelligence for smart cities, infrastructure, mining, and urban development. Headquartered in Bangalore, the company has redefined drone-based geospatial analytics by providing scalable, enterprise-ready solutions that enable real-time data collection, AI-driven analytics, and actionable business intelligence.
Aereo’s leading-edge technology supports 3D digital twin creation, construction progress monitoring, and large-scale geospatial analysis, empowering industries with precision, efficiency, and automation. These facets are critical for the development of smart infrastructure and next-generation urban planning.
Pleased with the recently formed partnership with Aereo, Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of Seed Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, says, “As the UAE continues to build a technology-driven economy, Aereo’s expansion is truly a strategic move.” He added, “Given its expertise in large-scale deployments of aerial intelligence, local enterprises in fields like infrastructure and urban development will benefit from greater accuracy and scalability.”
As Aereo continues to expand its global footprint, Vipul Singh, CEO of Aereo, says, “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Aereo’s global expansion, bringing our advanced aerial intelligence solutions to the UAE and MENA. As the region drives forward transformative initiatives like UAE Centennial 2071 and Saudi Vision 2030, aimed at advancing smart cities, sustainable infrastructure, and digital transformation, our expertise in geospatial analytics and AI-powered decision-making will empower enterprises with unmatched efficiency, precision, and innovation.”
Singh further states, “With Seed Group’s strong regional presence and market expertise, we are enabling the future of smart infrastructure by integrating cutting-edge drone technology with AI-powered analytics, ensuring businesses can optimise resources, enhance sustainability, and drive seamless digital transformation.”
This collaboration will introduce advanced aerial intelligence, AI-powered analytics, and real-time geospatial insights to industries including smart cities, construction, urban development, and mining. With MENA rapidly adopting next-generation technologies, Aereo’s enterprise-ready drone solutions will enhance data-driven decision-making, ensuring higher efficiency, faster project execution, and higher revenues.
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