From L to R: Saeed Hmoud Almeqbaali, Tariq Yousif Alhammadi, Jack Dangermond (President of ESRI) and Dr Richard Cuttler.
From L to R: Saeed Hmoud Almeqbaali, Tariq Yousif Alhammadi, and Dr Richard Cuttler.
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Very proud of our team led by Tariq Yousif Alhammadi and Dr Richard Cuttler who spearheaded the development of the Abu Dhabi Historic Environment Record (ADHER) system. Other team members included Saeed Hmoud Almeqbaali, Noura Hamad Al Hameli, Ahmed Abdalla Elfaki and myself, Dr Mark Jonathan Beech. It represents over five years of work to develop the system, and it is wonderful that this achievement has been recognised internationally. Well done to all the ADHER team!
We all received certificates for the SAG Award – Special Achievement in GIS 2024 from Jack Dangermond, Founder and President of ESRI.
About the Abu Dhabi Historic Environment Record (ADHER) system
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s (DCT Abu Dhabi) Abu Dhabi Historic Environment Record (ADHER) platform received a Special Achievement Award at the 2024 Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) User Conference in San Diego, California.
A bespoke digital platform developed by the DCT Abu Dhabi Historic Environment department, ADHER is a comprehensive central repository of heritage legacy data, providing reliable, up-to-date information on the location, importance of, and threats to cultural heritage sites across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Linked to other platforms, ADHER enables heritage professionals to make informed decisions at local, regional, and national levels, and preserves digital and non-digital heritage resources that can be used for generations to come.
The award recognised DCT Abu Dhabi’s outstanding work in developing ADHER with ESRI technologies and the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Nominees were carefully evaluated by a panel of judges, with DCT Abu Dhabi being chosen as one among 197, from more than 100,000 ESRI clients worldwide.
This achievement is a testament to DCT Abu Dhabi’s commitment to preserving the emirate’s heritage as it undergoes rapid urban development, and further demonstrates the organisation’s efforts in enhancing Abu Dhabi’s status as a global centre for culture and creativity.
Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “As Abu Dhabi undergoes rapid transformation, preserving its rich cultural heritage becomes increasingly vital. The ADHER platform plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the essential resources and knowledge that we are responsible for passing down to future generations. Our vision has always been defined by Abu Dhabi’s heritage, language, and landscape and this award reinforces the critical role cultural resources play in shaping our societal fabric and identity. We remain committed to our mission of preserving Abu Dhabi’s rich cultural heritage and sharing it with the world.”
Held from July 15-19, the conference was hosted by ESRI, a global market leader in GIS software, location intelligence, and mapping. The company specialises in geographic science and geospatial analytics since 1969, maintaining a geographic approach to problem solving that is brought to life by modern, enterprise-grade GIS technology.
Source: WAM, Emirates News Agency, 23 July 2024
DCT Abu Dhabi awarded Special Achievement at annual ESRI User Conference
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