The Russian technology connecting buildings and people

In July 2026, the Dubai Digital Twin platform was officially launched in Dubai, creating a precise digital replica of the emirate that contains information on infrastructure, landmarks, buildings and residential units. This virtual model is continuously updated to maintain its accuracy and reliability. The platform includes 3D models of over 195,000 buildings and is not just a visual representation, but a practical tool for planning various aspects of urban development, from infrastructure to weather modeling, before any decisions are made that affect millions of people. The digital twin aims to prepare for future changes and enhance the quality of life in the city.

However, this digital transformation has a limitation. While the city benefits from a digital copy, the traditional methods of navigation inside buildings still apply. GPS signals do not penetrate walls, and satellite navigation loses accuracy in enclosed spaces due to concrete and floors. As a result, demand for indoor navigation solutions is growing, with industries such as shopping malls, airports, universities, and more requiring systems that connect a building's digital model with the real movement of people. Without specialized technologies, individuals within large buildings may become disoriented.

Indoors Navigation, a Russian developer of a unified information environment for managing buildings and assets, is addressing this challenge. The company develops a geographic information system (GIS) based on a building's digital twin and geolocation services that function both outdoors and indoors. At the core of their product is the Indoors Navigation Platform (INP), a unified environment that combines multiple functions simultaneously.

INP allows users to create custom maps ranging from a single floor to an entire building, and then builds routes and tracks the movement of people and physical assets both indoors and outdoors.

Beyond these core functionalities, INP's products have been certified under the Made in Russia national program, confirming their quality and reliability for export-oriented products. In practical terms, INP solves problems faced in various settings. In hospitals, patients can struggle to locate the right office; in airports, passengers may miss their flights; within property management companies, requests may take days to be addressed; and students often spend their initial weeks searching for classrooms.

INP addresses all these issues by offering tools for navigation, flow management, electronic dispatch services, and more.

This transformation from an abstract technology to a practical tool that saves time, reduces staff workload, and enhances the user experience is why such solutions are sought after in the UAE, where a balance of technology and comfort is highly valued. Russian technologies are making their mark on the global market, with the Made in Russia program playing a crucial role in this process.

Indoors Navigation's products have received the Made in Russia certification, demonstrating their adherence to high standards of quality and reliability. This certification is particularly important for the UAE market, where distinguishing trustworthy technology providers is essential.

What sets INP apart is its ability to incorporate multiple positioning standards within a single system. By utilizing a building's digital twin and supporting various positioning technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), RFID, and LoRa, INP ensures that customers can utilize existing equipment without being tied to a single vendor.

The system works with the existing infrastructure, achieving positioning accuracy of up to 30 centimeters with Wi-Fi RTT, enabling precise tracking of both people and equipment in real-time. INP's integration of software development kits (SDK) and application programming interfaces (API) is also quick, taking only two weeks from order to launch.

Additionally, INP offers flexibility in deployment, supporting both cloud-based services (SaaS) and on-premise operations, which is crucial for organizations handling sensitive data. This comprehensive solution collects visitor analytics, manages Internet of Things (IoT) devices, integrates marketing tools, and handles tasks ranging from room booking to asset tracking. The all-inclusive nature of INP makes it a competitive alternative to similar offerings in the market.

Indoors Navigation has already undertaken numerous projects domestically and is now expanding into international markets. Their export potential extends beyond Georgia, where they are already active, and they plan to participate in GITEX Global in Dubai, the region's largest technology exhibition. Furthermore, INP is set to be deployed at Jakarta airport and in a shopping mall in Ecuador, demonstrating its adaptability to diverse markets.

This global presence underscores that Russian technologies are increasingly becoming part of the international landscape, with the Made in Russia program serving as a valuable credential for these technological advancements.