The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has unveiled the Indoor Air Quality Observatory, known as HawAQM, representing a major advancement in monitoring indoor air pollutants across the emirate. The initiative stands as one of the flagship programmes within Abu Dhabi’s Public Health Centre Strategy.
HawAQM harnesses advanced scientific technologies and high-accuracy sensors to provide real-time readings and in-depth analysis of indoor air quality. Its reach extends across diverse indoor settings, including schools and residential spaces throughout Abu Dhabi, generating critical insights that support healthier indoor environments.
The observatory is designed to strengthen awareness and regulatory oversight of indoor air quality in buildings and facilities across the emirate, recognising its vital role in protecting public health and wellbeing. An advanced monitoring approach is employed, involving the deployment of specialised devices at selected sites to continuously measure key indoor air pollutants.
Data gathered through the system is transmitted instantly and visualised via the innovative HawAQM dashboard. This platform delivers detailed analytical insights, empowering experts and decision-makers to implement timely, preventative measures that help maintain safe and healthy indoor conditions. The initiative marks an important milestone in Abu Dhabi’s broader efforts to promote sustainability and improve overall quality of life.
Dr Rashid Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADPHC, stated, “Abu Dhabi remains at the forefront of efforts to safeguard community health and elevate quality of life. The Indoor Air Quality Observatory, HawAQM, serves as a strategic enabler, reinforcing the emirate’s capacity for intelligent health risk monitoring, protecting public wellbeing, and supporting forward-looking planning through precise, data-led insights.
He added, “Our focus on innovation and the integration of advanced technologies underscores our commitment to ensuring healthy and safe indoor environments for present and future generations, contributing to stronger public health outcomes and the realisation of sustainable development goals.”
