Hamad International Airport (HIA) has launched a new 'Digital Twin' initiative, in connection with its 'smart airport program'.

With the Digital Twin, users can experience the airport using a simple 3D interface, in real-time. By combining data from multiple airport systems, its powerful analytical engine provides intelligent recommendations to assist in optimizing operations.

This development integrated 3D modeling techniques, data-analytics, and Artificial Intelligence to produce faster, better and data-driven decision making. With the Digital Twin, conflicting aircraft stands can be managed, alerts responded to efficiently, and helps monitor the health of critical airport assets.

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Moreover, it is able to optimize resources effectively to minimize asset downtime by effectively using the right data at the right time.

The airport industry is beginning to realize the potential of Digital Twin technology in supporting critical operations.

The Digital Twin initiative from HIA was recognized as the 'Smart Solution of the Year', winning an award at the Qatar IT Business Awards.

Senior vice president (Technology & Innovation) at Hamad International Airport, Suhail Kadri, said: “Hamad International Airport, in conjunction with industry partner SITA, is actively shaping the future of the airport industry by being one of the few airports in the world to develop a functioning digital twin and experiment with challenging use cases, ushering in a new era of efficiency.”

“This one-of-a-kind technology will continue to mature and radically change how operational teams across the airport consume information and make decisions. We are delighted to be first movers in this area and accelerate the adoption of this breakthrough technology, which will ultimately benefit passengers, our airline partners and all airport stakeholders,” he added.

Hani el-Assaad, SITA President, Middle East and Africa, said: “Many congratulations to HIA for winning the ‘Smart Solution of the Year’ award. We’re delighted that our digital twin technology was part of that win.”

“Digital twin has huge potential for airports looking to streamline their operations, which are hugely complex, involving many stakeholders, assets and activities. By creating the digital twin of an airport, we can capture everything that is happening at the airport in a holistic view. This has enabled HIA to make more informed decisions and improve their operations,” he added.

Awarded the title of World's Best Airport of 2022 by Skytrax, HIA is also the Official Airport Partner of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and continues to invest in cutting-edge technology to attract a wide range of travelers seeking seamless and hassle-free travel experiences.

HIA's efforts have positioned the airport as a key leader of technology in the region, as it seeks to compete with the world's largest digital air hub by reorganizing its operations digitally, efficiently, and securely.

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