Why Predictive Analytics Is an Opportunity for UAE Industry Today

Ilya Smirnov, Head of AI/ML Department at Usetech, notes that implementing ML solutions enables companies to reach ROI within 2–6 months and subsequently achieve up to 30% savings on maintenance and downtime.

This is particularly relevant for the UAE: according to The National, the country is actively pursuing the Operation 300bn strategy and the UAE Industry 4.0 program, both aimed at taking the local manufacturing sector to a new level of efficiency.

Examples from the UAE already demonstrate impressive results: deploying predictive maintenance reduces maintenance costs, increases equipment uptime, and minimizes unplanned downtime.

It is crucial to launch such projects with a focus on critical equipment. This approach lowers risks and delivers quick wins — precisely the strategy emphasized by Ilya Smirnov.

If you manage a manufacturing, oil & gas, or metallurgical enterprise in the UAE, now is an excellent time to consider a predictive analytics pilot. Such an initiative not only reduces operational costs but also strengthens competitiveness amid the national economic transformation.