The Path to Autonomy: A Strategic Roadmap for the Kingdom’s Future-Ready Plants

Nimer Al Assi leads industrial autonomous & AI solutions across the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) at Honeywell, driving strategic growth in autonomous operations, digital transformation, and next-generation industrial performance. Based in Abu Dhabi, he partners with industrial organizations to modernize and future-proof their operations through AI-enabled automation, predictive maintenance, advanced process control, digital twins, and autonomous operating models, enabling safer, more efficient, and self-optimizing systems at scale.

Nimer is recognized for his thought leadership in industrial AI, the evolution of control room operations, and autonomous energy and manufacturing systems. He actively contributes to shaping the future of industrial transformation through industry forums, executive engagements, and strategic advisory across the region and beyond.

He combines an engineering foundation with strong commercial acumen and holds certifications including Six Sigma Green Belt. Nimer is known for bridging technology and strategy to deliver measurable operational impact and sustainable value creation.

Simone Liedtke is a Dubai-based features writer with nearly a decade of experience covering technical and industrial sectors. Having previously written for engineering and mining publications in South Africa, she now focuses on the Middle East’s oil, gas, energy and utilities landscape, translating complex industry developments into clear, accessible and engaging content. Through her work, Simone is committed to making technical conversations easier to understand, helping connect industry experts with a wider audience of informed and curious readers.