What Safe City Group does

Safe City Group is a privately held UAE-owned and operated public safety and national security solutions provider headquartered in Abu Dhabi (with a technology park in Masdar City). The company designs, manufactures, and deploys integrated smart city infrastructure for government police and security forces, with documented deployments across all seven UAE emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain) and the UAE Ministry of Interior. Its core platform centers on the Intelligent Command and Control Center (ICCC) and fixed/mobile command and control centers, augmented by a suite of AI-powered modules including advanced video analytics, face recognition (developed in partnership with AI Center Masdar City), Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), IoT solutions, and encrypted PTT communications across 5G/LTE/3G/Wi-Fi networks.

The company's hardware catalog spans Super Cam-puter high-resolution surveillance cameras, Smart Gates for border and access control, multi-biometric devices (face, iris, fingerprint, palm), 360-degree smart radar for speed and red-light enforcement, smart kiosks and video walls, AI robotics, and the BEAST PATROL (Ghiath Patrol) special police vehicle co-developed with W Motors. Software and AI capabilities are delivered via computer vision for traffic and surveillance analytics, autonomous robotics, and process automation for incident and crisis management. The company maintains a subsidiary ecosystem (Safe City Technologies, Safe City Enforcement, Safe City Transportation, Alternative Engineering Systems) and strategic partnerships with W Motors, ICONIQ Motors, Masdar, AVET Technologies (20% equity), and the AI Center at Masdar City.

Safe City Group monetizes through a mix of one-time infrastructure contracts (command and control center deployments), hardware sales (cameras, gates, kiosks, vehicles, radar), recurring software and AI subscriptions, and professional services for design, installation, and ongoing operations. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise field sales to government procurement and police leadership, supplemented by high-visibility presence at major defense and security exhibitions (IDEX, GITEX, DSEI, UMEX, BIDEC, SNSR, ISNR). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are custom quote-based. The company is led by CEO Ali Muhssin Omari, has no disclosed external institutional investors or parent company, and has not publicly disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Safe City Group

Legal name

Safe City Group

Website

https://safecity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Safe City Group is a privately held UAE-owned public safety and national security solutions provider that designs, manufactures, and deploys AI-powered command and control centers, video analytics, biometrics, and IoT platforms for government police and security forces, primarily across the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety Technology

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Responsible AI, Security & Privacy Platforms (Safety, Guardrails, PII) (HDAEANAG), Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG), Security & Access Management (Guarding/CCTV/Access Control) (IMAIAAAC)

Keywords

• Public safety solutions
• Command control systems
• Video analytics software
• Biometric identification
• Smart city security

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Smart City Infrastructure Solutions: Turnkey public safety and security solutions including command and control centers, intelligent command centers, and mobile control rooms. Contracts with government police forces across UAE emirates for comprehensive monitoring and analysis platforms.
2. Hardware Products: Sale of physical products including smart kiosks, smart consoles, smart keyboards, smart gates, multi-biometric devices, AI robots, surveillance systems, smart visualization/video walls, special crafted police vehicles (BEAST PATROL), smart meeting tables, and smart radar systems.
3. Software Platforms & AI Solutions: AI-powered software solutions including video analytics, face recognition, ANPR, IoT platforms, and communication systems with ongoing support and updates.
4. Professional Services & Customization: Custom design, prototyping, installation, implementation, and ongoing operational support for smart city platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Safe City Group designs, manufactures, and deploys turnkey AI-powered public safety and national security solutions for government police and security forces. The portfolio centers on a Command & Control Center architecture integrated with AI-powered video analytics, facial recognition, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), IoT platforms, and encrypted communication systems, complemented by hardware products such as surveillance cameras, smart kiosks, biometric gates, smart radars, AI robots, and the BEAST PATROL special police vehicle.

Product overview

Safe City Group provides a comprehensive, integrated ecosystem of public safety and national security solutions built around a modular Command & Control Center architecture. The core platform includes fixed and mobile Command & Control Centers operating 24/7, supported by the Intelligent Command & Control Center (ICCC) for real-time AI-powered incident and emergency management. This core is augmented by multiple specialized AI-powered modules: Video Analytics for traffic management, Face Recognition, ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition), IoT solutions (surveillance, robotics, drones, sensors), and Safe City Communication (encrypted PTT across 5G/LTE/Wi-Fi). Hardware products include Super Cam-puter surveillance systems with up to 1GB resolution cameras, Smart Kiosk for public interaction, Crisis Management Room (Smart Meeting Table), customizable SC Smart Console workstations, Smart Keyboard controllers, Smart Visualization video walls (up to 8K), Smart Gates for border/access control, Multi Biometric Radar Devices (face, iris, fingerprint, palm), Smart Radar for speed enforcement, and Safe City AI Robotics for autonomous patrol and reception. The portfolio also includes the BEAST PATROL (Ghiath) special crafted police vehicle developed with W Motors. The Data Center solution provides containerized cloud-ready infrastructure. All components share a unified AI architecture leveraging computer vision, IoT sensors, and real-time analytics to deliver end-to-end smart city safety capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BEAST PATROL: Special crafted police vehicle (also known as Ghaith Patrol), a radical departure from classic security vehicle development for high-tech policing capability.
• SC Solutions
• SC Products

Products and services

• Intelligent Command & Control Center (ICCC) A complete real-time response and AI solution for incident and emergency management and dispatching, covering law enforcement, traffic and fleet management, surveillance, fire fighting, civil defence, police and security, ambulance, and crisis management for government agencies.
• Command & Control Center Turnkey world-class command and control centers operating 24/7 to keep nations safe and secure, integrating SC Smart Console, Smart Keyboard, Smart Video Wall, ICCC, and civil work capabilities for government police forces.
• Mobile Control Room A mobile version delivering all features and technology of a fixed command and control center in an easily transportable module with customized workstations, sound-proofing, and generator power for field deployment.
• Video Analytics Advanced AI-powered video analytics for seamless traffic management including customizable detection, yellow box violation detection, vehicle/pedestrian behavior analysis, lane-based analysis, vehicle detection, object detection, illegal turns detection, dangerous lane changing detection, and object counting for government agencies.
• Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions Complete IoT solutions from design and prototyping to implementation covering surveillance cameras, mobility, robotics, drones, security, automation, motion sensors, smoke sensors, storage, enterprise, industry, and virtual reality for smart city deployments.
• Face Recognition System Latest facial recognition technology with eye glass detection, gender detection, age detection, beard detection, emotions detection, high accuracy rate, and database confirmation with quick 1-second verification speed, developed with AI Center Masdar City.
• Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) High-resolution video-based ANPR with AI algorithm, video surveillance, database integration, international and GCC vehicle plates recognition, continuous 24/7 operation, and detailed high-level reports for law enforcement agencies.
• Safe City Communication State-of-the-art encrypted Push-to-Talk (PTT) solutions enabling real-time audio and video communication across 5G, LTE, 3G and Wi-Fi with voice/video PTT, VoIP calls, control room service, GPS tracking, phone call handling, web services, and group calling for government security forces.
• Safe City Data Center Containerized data centers providing secure and advanced data management with structure works, MEP, data security, cloud computing, automation, and network storage capabilities for government security operations.
• Super Cam-puter & Surveillance AI-powered super-high-resolution cameras with in-built powerful processors, video analytics, up to 1GB resolutions, uninterrupted 24/7 operation, and all-weather compatibility for managing complex and crowded environments.
• Smart Kiosk Interactive digital kiosk for marketing and public safety solutions serving smart cities with indoor and outdoor capabilities, weather-resistant design, and video analytics integration.
• Crisis Management Room (Smart Meeting Table) Unified platform displaying real-time mission critical information with touch screen, smart conference capabilities, fully automatic retractable screens, screen sharing, surveillance integration, and QI wireless charger for crisis management operations.
• SC Smart Console Customizable smart in-house console meeting client requirements with ergonomic design, smart ventilation, height adjustable sit/stand positions, smart access, and LED status lights for command center operations.
• Smart Keyboard Portable device controlling all applications, computers, and screens via a single user interface with customized keypads, multi-view display, peripheral devices support, speakers, light sensors, and integration platform.
• Smart Visualization (Smart Video Walls) Smart video walls, display cubes, and visualization controllers scalable to any size and environment with LED, LCD and cube displays, 24/7 reliability, seamless display, and smart brightness up to 8K resolution.
• Smart Gates Fully automated self-service access control system for border control and restricted area checkpoints with unique design, low power consumption, smart access, auto switching, user safety features, SDK support for remote management, and reliable structure.
• Multi Biometric Radar Devices Contactless multi-biometric authentication device controlling access to designated environments with face recognition, iris recognition, fingerprint recognition, and palm scanning capabilities for border control and secure facilities.
• Smart Radar Speed enforcement smart radar and TVR meeting advanced law enforcement requirements with 360-degree total coverage, built-in powerful processor, SC ANPR system, video analytics, all-weather conditions compatibility, smart LED interactive lights, 55-inch smart monitor, speed limit violation detection, red light enforcement, and advanced traffic management.
• Safe City AI Robotics Autonomous AI interactive robots serving smart cities and enhancing public safety with video surveillance, fully autonomous operation, environment sensors, smart analysis, cloud storage, safe payments, monitoring and alarm, and autonomous guide functionality.
• Special Crafted Police Vehicle (BEAST PATROL / Ghiath Patrol)

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully delivered command and control centers across all seven UAE emirates' police forces
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability12 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and supporting.

• AVET TechnologiesstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201920% equity acquisition of AVET Technologies headquartered in London UK. Company specializes in special recording of investigation processes, evidence gathering techniques and data interrogation technologies to support international police, security forces, court and judicial processes.
• ICONIQ MotorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Strategic partnership for electric and autonomous vehicles. ICONIQ SEVEN displayed at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week with Microsoft AZURE cloud integration. L5 autonomous driving concept undergoing testing at Masdar City. Collaboration targets Dubai World Expo 2020 for first L5 vehicle fleet.
• Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MoU signed to test latest autonomous driving concepts at Masdar City. Masdar City's smart and sustainable mobility strategy and existing PRT system provide ideal testing environment for autonomous vehicle development.
• Ajman PolicestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Agreement with Ajman Police for supporting innovation studies and research, adopting and developing creative and innovative ideas for Ajman police officers, and implementing these ideas into tangible products applied on the ground.
• W MotorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign and manufacturing collaboration with W Motors to create the BEAST PATROL special crafted police vehicle. The vehicle represents a radical departure from classic security vehicle development, serving as an independent mobile command and control center for law enforcement. Also known as 'Ghaith Patrol' and used by Dubai Police.
• AI Center (Masdar City)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with AI Center in Masdar City for facial recognition technology development and implementation. Safe City Group provides the latest facial recognition technology developed in partnership with this AI center.
• Safe City TechnologiescoreOthersSubsidiary company within Safe City Group ecosystem specializing in technology solutions.
• Safe City EnforcementcoreOthersSubsidiary company within Safe City Group ecosystem focusing on enforcement solutions.
• Safe City TransportationcoreOthersSubsidiary company within Safe City Group ecosystem specializing in transportation solutions.
• Alternative Engineering SystemssupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner company listed in Safe City Group ecosystem for engineering solutions.
• Softec InternationalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner company in Safe City Group ecosystem.
• Takamul AcademysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner academy for talent development and training within Safe City Group ecosystem.
• MotorisupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner company in Safe City Group ecosystem.
• Shashat Visual SolutionssupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner company for visual solutions in Safe City Group ecosystem.
• IDK InteractivesupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner company in Safe City Group ecosystem.
• Applied Quantum Technologies (AQT)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner company in Safe City Group ecosystem.
• Blue Hero CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner center in Safe City Group ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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