Smart cities

A recent report by Mastercard underscores the importance of human connections and technological advancements in shaping the Cities of the Future. The study, focusing on smart city aspirations and technological progress in the Middle East, reveals that an overwhelming four in five individuals express a preference for living in a smart city. With urbanization trends […]

By Pete Hall, Regional Managing Director, Ciena Middle East & Africa The deployment of 5G in the Middle East is leading to many exciting possibilities for people and governments. A GSMA report estimates that 45 million 5G connections will be activated by 2025 across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), accounting for 6% of […]

Ram Ramachandran, Senior VP & Head of MEA at Tech Mahindra Smart cities are built on smart IT strategies. Numerous examples reflect a successful interplay of new-age technologies in developing smart cities, be it smart meters to collect waste management, water usage, and air quality data, sensor-activated streetlights to conserve energy, or monitoring systems to […]

du, a part of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Dubai Silicon Oasis have joined forces to enhance the smart services offered at Dubai Digital Park. This collaboration aims to elevate Dubai Digital Park to the status of the city’s first integrated smart hub, providing a transformative digital experience for residents, visitors, and employees. Leveraging […]

The Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), HE. Mohammed Ali Al-Shorafa, led a delegation on a visit to several European cities, including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Helsinki, and Vienna. The primary objective of this delegation was to promote international cooperation and gain insights into cutting-edge municipal practices, urban planning, and sustainable development. Throughout the […]

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport has commenced its third Smart City Summit (ADSCS) with the theme “Smart Cities for a Sustainable World.” This influential event, running from October 31 to November 1, 2023, is hosted at the prestigious Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel. The ADSCS serves as a premier gathering in the […]

Smart cities are becoming a reality rather than a concept and integrating technology into everyday infrastructure has become the norm.

Rabab Zehra, TECHx EIC, discusses PPPs dynamics with Mohammed Retmi, Injazat Senior Director, exploring smart city evolution.

Injazat, a G42 company and the leading player in Digital Transformation and Smart Cities, has announced the appointment of Ali Nimer, a seasoned and well-established digital and technology strategist, as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

The global market for smart cities is estimated to reach $2.5 trillion (USD) by 2026. Architecture firms are seeing an increase in corporate clients redesigning offices for hybrid work