With the advent of big data, advancements in computation power, emerging Artificial Intelligence applications; the Data Services Unit (DSU) was established to utilize data and technology to support informed decision-making processes across the region and generate business value / opportunities for our clients.

Through harnessing the power of advanced analytics and computing, data itself can produce rich information, which ultimately builds the knowledge needed to take informative decisions. Only then can data-driven planning and policy-making become a reality.

The DSU utilizes the latest data tools in the market to answer complex questions, create new insights on the past & present, and pave the way to the future of our cities by using advanced predictive analytics techniques and visualizations tools.

Our ultimate goals are to:
- Spread the Culture of Data
- Create Value through open and Available Data
- Foster Data-Driven Planning
- Understand Local Context through Data
- Make Data Visualization Memorable