du and Al Gharbia Pipe Company announced a strategic partnership to deploy Industrial AI Vision technology across UAE manufacturing operations. The collaboration was showcased at Make it in the Emirates 2026, with Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, and Noritsugu Mifune, CEO of AGPC, in attendance.
The partnership centers on a co-developed Industrial AI Vision Platform designed to enable automated manufacturing operations. The platform provides real-time quality inspection, enhanced traceability, and optimized decision-making across production environments. Key capabilities include real-time dashboards, visual analytics, AI-driven insights, and operational monitoring across fleet, logistics, and infrastructure functions.
Platform Capabilities and Deployment
The Industrial AI Vision Platform enables manufacturers to monitor operations through advanced data visualization and automated analysis. The solution integrates with existing manufacturing workflows to provide visibility across the production value chain. An interactive demonstration at the Make it in the Emirates event used synthetic, non-confidential data to illustrate how the platform improves operational visibility and decision-making.
Jasim Alawadi, CICTO at du, said: “du’s partnership with AGPC represents our commitment to driving the UAE’s industrial evolution through technology that delivers tangible outcomes. We are reimagining how manufacturing operates in service of the UAE’s vision for economic diversification and technological sovereignty. Combining our expertise in digital infrastructure and AI deployment with Al Gharbia’s deep understanding of manufacturing excellence, we aim to create solutions that will define the future of intelligent industry in our region.”
AGPC and Strategic Focus
Al Gharbia Pipe Company produces longitudinally submerged arc welded steel pipes for industrial applications. The Abu Dhabi-based manufacturer operates a 52,000-square-meter facility in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi with state-of-the-art automated equipment. AGPC holds API 2B and 5L accreditations, along with ISO certifications for quality, environmental, and occupational health standards.
Noritsugu Mifune, CEO of AGPC, said: “Our collaboration with du Tech is an investment in the technologies that will shape tomorrow’s manufacturing landscape. The Industrial AI Vision Platform enables us to achieve new standards in quality inspection and traceability while optimising our operations in ways that were previously difficult to achieve at scale. Together, we are demonstrating that UAE-based partnerships can lead the world in industrial innovation.”
Broader Industrial Transformation
The partnership supports the UAE’s manufacturing transformation agenda through deployment of locally developed AI solutions and sovereign infrastructure. du Tech showcased the platform’s capabilities to senior government officials, international delegations, and industry leaders at the Make it in the Emirates 2026 event. The collaboration establishes benchmarks for operational excellence in the region’s manufacturing sector and supports national priorities for industrial advancement.
