Gistin builds the first 3D simulation platform of heavy rainfall and flooding for the United Arab Emirates, combining GIS, urban digital twins and real-time weather forecasting to alert buildings, roads, railways and ecosystems.

Which areas of the UAE does Gistin cover?

Gistin's coverage spans all seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates — from the coasts of Abu Dhabi to the heights of Ras Al Khaimah — with the headquarters in Abu Dhabi and a deployable field team.

How does the platform align with UAE climate policy?

The platform is built to advance the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan, the UAE National Climate Change Plan 2017–2050, the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy and several other federal and emirate-level programmes.

What data feeds the simulations?

Gistin consolidates GIS surveys, topography, hydrology, satellite imagery and live weather feeds into a unified geo-base, then runs 3D rain, flood and submersion scenarios over that base.

Can Gistin run a pilot project for a public authority?

Yes. Gistin is a young Emirati company actively seeking pilot projects, public partnerships and academic collaborations. Pilot scoping is handled through the Mission Brief intake on the website.

Has Gistin's research been recognised?

Yes. The G3DAR project — the methodological foundation of Gistin's platform — won 1st place at the ESGRS Challenge, Earth Observation Edition, recognised by the Emirati Society of GIS and Remote Sensing in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre.

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Award12 March 20263 min read

G3DAR wins 1st place at the ESGRS Challenge — Earth Observation Edition

Our flagship project — built around 3D simulation of rainfall and flooding for the UAE — was awarded by the Emirati Society of GIS and Remote Sensing in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre.

ByDr. Justine SarrauManager · Project lead

The ESGRS Challenge reveals innovative solutions that have the potential to make a positive impact on real-world environmental cases, among others. They can also be applied to public-policy use cases. The 2023 edition focused on developing GIS and Remote Sensing-based solutions, from natural-disaster response to climate monitoring. Our team submitted G3DAR — GIS & 3D Solutions Applied to Risk Assessment — a research project led at the United Arab Emirates University.

We received the 1st place award for the depth of the geospatial pipeline (collection → unified base → 3D twin → flood scenario → targeted alerts) and the alignment with the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan.

This project is the methodological foundation of Gistin's commercial platform. The award confirms a broader thesis: 3D climate simulation is no longer a research toy — it is an operational infrastructure that the UAE territory needs as extreme rainfall events become more frequent.

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