Sheikha Marwan Al-Falasi, the Project Manager in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Digital Transformation Department at Emirates Global Aluminium, is leading efforts in digital transformation and artificial intelligence within the UAE’s industrial sector. Through her leadership of multidisciplinary teams, Sheikha Al-Falasi has achieved remarkable milestones in projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and boosting productivity through advanced technologies, reflecting the importance of digital transformation and artificial intelligence in this vital field.
Leading Multidisciplinary Teams
Sheikha Al-Falasi highlighted the success of her teams in launching a range of projects to improve operational efficiency. By leveraging advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, the company has developed innovative solutions that enhance productivity and reduce unexpected downtimes. Among these projects, her teams launched the first digital platform for monitoring greenhouse gases in the country, aligning with the national environmental transparency standards.
Future Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence
Al-Falasi emphasized that artificial intelligence holds tremendous potential to transform the national industrial sector, as it enhances smart manufacturing and encourages the implementation of effective strategies in areas such as predictive maintenance and energy efficiency. She noted that these technologies also contribute to achieving strategic goals like the “300 Billion Project,” which aims to support national economic growth.
Balancing Innovation and Sustainability
The Sheikha also discussed the importance of balancing agility with strategic planning skills in the field of artificial intelligence, enabling efficient adaptation to ongoing developments. She explained that her role in developing and managing innovative solutions not only focuses on achieving digital transformation goals but also involves ensuring strong sustainability and environmental governance, in line with global standards.
Challenges as Opportunities for Growth
In this context, Sheikha Al-Falasi mentioned that every challenge faced was an opportunity for learning, as those experiences contributed to enhancing team spirit and developing flexible strategies. Thus, Emirates Global Aluminium remains a leader in industrial innovation and sustainable digital transformation, as reflected in its commitment over more than 30 years to improving its global competitive position.
Through these innovative projects and digital transformation efforts, Sheikha Al-Falasi continues to make a real difference in the aluminum sector in the UAE, heralding a bright future for the local industry.