Bahrain’s digital transformation efforts are on trac
Bahrain is keeping abreast with modern technologies, which play a vital role in supporting the Kingdom’s comprehensive development.
This was emphasised by Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa as he highlighted the intiatives initiated by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
IN: Odisha: Drones in Bhubaneswar for crime surveillance
The drones in Bhubaneswar will be controlled by the Commissionerate police and will put a check on the youth or the persons who create chaos.
The smart city of Bhubaneswar will soon account for much less number of crimes. Drones in Bhubaneswar will keep constant surveillance over anti-social activities, said reports.
This Malaysian city is green – and getting even greener
Johor’s Iskandar Puteri still has some way to go before it can further reduce its carbon footprint and be as green it wants to be, but it is heading steadfastly in that direction.
On Nov 22, 2017, Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar officially proclaimed Iskandar Puteri as Johor’s second city after Johor Baru. This also made it the 14th city in Malaysia. The Johor Baru Central Municipal Council, which was established on March 1, 1978, was upgraded to the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) on Jan 1, 2001.
US: It takes a champion to build a smart city
Creating a smart city requires two C-words: “connection” and “champion.” Without a strong network of connected devices, you cannot install innovative, problem-solving Internet-of-things technology, nor can you develop programs to improve citizens’ lives without someone to champion them.
That’s one of the key takeaways from the spring 2023 Smart Cities Connect conference, which took place in Denver, Colorado May 15-18, 2023.
IN: Goa CM Pramod Sawant flags off 20 more electric buses
Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant said the electric buses were leading to reduction in carbon emission, and transforming public transport in the state
Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday flagged off a batch of 20 electric buses, part of a larger order of 48 buses to be supplied before July this year under the Smart City Mission.