Abu Dhabi Police have expanded the capabilities of Captain Sanad, their virtual police character, to deliver news bulletins, traffic information and weather alerts in multiple languages. The update is intended to make safety and public-awareness information faster and easier to access for the emirate’s diverse community.

The details

Abu Dhabi Police have enhanced the capabilities of Captain Sanad, a virtual police character, by adding AI-powered media and interactive functions.

The updated character can present news bulletins, provide traffic information and weather alerts, support official events and communicate in multiple languages. Abu Dhabi Police said the new functions are intended to help security and awareness information reach different segments of the community more quickly.

The authority linked the development to Abu Dhabi’s Digital Government Strategy 2025–2027 and described it as part of a broader effort to use artificial intelligence in government operations. The stated focus is not only automation, but also improving the speed, clarity and accessibility of public information.

For residents, the practical value will depend on how the service is deployed across official digital channels and whether it becomes a reliable source for time-sensitive alerts. At launch, the announcement establishes the new communication capability but does not specify a complete list of channels or services available through Captain Sanad.