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Abu Dhabi Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Central Control Room to Regulate and Monitor Autonomous Vehicle Operations

Supervised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the facility leverages the AViTOMS tracking platform to oversee real-time driverless routes, emergency coordination, and permit issuance.

By 19Network Editorial Team · Aug 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Technicians monitor a wall of digital screens displaying real-time traffic data inside a futuristic control center.

Abu Dhabi Mobility launches a centralized control room powered by AViTOMS to oversee and regulate autonomous vehicle traffic across the emirate in real time.

Key Takeaways

Centralized Regulatory Facility: Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) launched a dedicated control room to supervise all licensed autonomous vehicle operations.
Advanced AViTOMS Integration: Utilizes the Autonomous Vehicle Integration and Testing Operations Management System (AViTOMS) for real-time tracking, speed monitoring, and trip diagnostics.
Enhanced Safety and Emergency Response: Enables immediate intervention, direct communication with emergency services, and automated route adjustments during unexpected incidents.
Permit and Route Management: Streamlines administrative approvals for trial testing, fleet expansion, and commercial operator licensing across land and air mobility sectors.
Leadership Alignment: Operating under the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the facility supports Abu Dhabi’s long-term smart city and economic diversification goals.

Abu Dhabi’s transition toward an integrated, intelligent transportation ecosystem reached a landmark milestone following the inauguration of a centralized control room dedicated to overseeing, regulating, and monitoring autonomous vehicle (AV) operations across the emirate. Developed by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility)—an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)—the high-tech facility was officially unveiled in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan and His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of DMT. Operating under the strategic governance of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the control room establishes a unified regulatory backbone as driverless taxis, autonomous shuttles, and commercial delivery fleets expand across public roadways. As self-driving technology transitions from localized pilot programs to large-scale commercial deployment, the centralized facility ensures that operational growth is matched by rigorous safety protocols, real-time oversight, and transparent data integration. At the heart of the control room’s operational capability is the Autonomous Vehicle Integration and…