UAE continues to lead the world in digital transformation with record internet speeds and AI readiness
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Saudi Arabia’s Mukaab megaproject to get smart tech from PIF-backed firms in new deal
The Mukaab is the centrepiece of the planned New Murabba development in Riyadh — a cube-shaped, immersive mixed-use structure touted as one of Saudi’s most ambitious architectural projects
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah, Miami sign pact to boost economic and innovation ties
The agreement aims to boost economic links, smart city projects, and cultural exchange between Ras Al Khaimah and Miami
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi climbs smart city ranking as free Wi-Fi, green spaces and traffic impress
Abu Dhabi has moved to fifth place in a global smart city ranking
Abu Dhabi
Global experts map future of investment, smart cities at Abu Dhabi’s AIM Congress 2025
The event, which attracted more than 15,000 participants from 180 countries, highlighted the UAE’s growing influence as a strategic investment hub and showcased emerging technologies transforming urban environments
Artificial intelligence
EDGE’s Beacon Red partners with Presight AI to advance smart city, security solutions
The partnership marks a pivotal moment for both companies as they work together to redefine the future of digital transformation and security innovation on a global scale
smart cities
Transparent metrics to measure economic impacts are critical to unlock smart city potential: Report
The report identified organisational fragmentation, technological integration and workforce readiness as key challenges hindering smart city progress currently
Abu Dhabi
How to build the smart cities of the future
City leaders from around the world recently gathered in Seoul, South Korea, to debate the use of technology in building ‘smart cities’. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport Chairman HE Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa makes the case for a human-centric approach
digital connectivity
What’s so smart about smart cities?
Technology only serves to help improve the life of city dwellers
5G connectivity
Dubai launches new AI pedestrian crossings
The new AI-powered smart pedestrian crossings are part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan
Crown Prince of Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan launches second cycle of Dubai Cyber Security Strategy
The Dubai Cyber Security Strategy aims to establish a safe and secure cyberspace while strengthening the city’s digital infrastructure
GCC businesses
The Middle East is poised to reap a trade bonanza in 2023
Several trends in the region are driving its importance as a hub for global trade
consumer behaviour
Saudi Arabia talks digital economy, cryptocurrency, digital banks and smart cities: Twitter
The report was released after it was analysed by cultural and data experts over a two-year period, opening opportunities for brands and marketers
Brand View
Transitioning from smart to intelligent cities makes good business sense
The Middle East’s economic future depends on cities to drive diversification and sustainability
Dubai
World’s first incubator for sustainable cities launched in Dubai
The R&D programme will focus on developing new solutions for the next generation of sustainable cities across the world
DEWA
Towards the next smart city: What to expect from governments of the future
Building cities that “work” – and are inclusive, healthy, resilient, and sustainable – requires end-to-end digital solutions. Public-private partnerships can do just that.
3D virtual worlds
Damac Group eyes move into the metaverse with $100 million investment in “digital cities” led by Ali Sajwani
The initiative forms part of the company-wide ambitions to move into digital assets and non-fungible tokens (NFT)
