A new wave of sustainable urban design is taking shape in the UAE, and the developer behind Dubai's original Sustainable City has announced plans for a more ambitious, AI-integrated successor: The Sustainable City 2.0.
Under the plan, drones will take to the skies, while residents receive health updates and personal training from AI bots and self-driving vehicles navigate the streets.
The Middle Eastern cities have surged in the Smart City Index compiled by International Institute for Management Development (IMD) with Dubai and Abu Dhabi entered the top five for the first time while Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Doha (Qatar) and Manama (Bahrain) have made it to the top 50 global ranking.
This is a huge marker of urban growth and sustainability in the Middle East. The Index is the most comprehensive of its kind, ranking 141 cities around the world, looking at their infrastructure and technology to see how it improves the lives of the people who live there.
Weiterlesen: AE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi make it to Top 5 IMD Smart City Index
Ajman rolls out open-loop contactless payments for public buses, allowing taps with bank cards, Apple Pay, and wearables for seamless travel
The Ajman Transport Authority (ATA), in collaboration with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, announced the launch of an open, contactless payment system for public buses.
The new payment system, powered by BPC’s O-CITY platform, is the first phase of the next-generation fare collection solution for the transportation and smart city sectors in the emirate.
Weiterlesen: AE: Ajman’s public transport goes digital with new contactless payment system
- Dubai aims to convert 25% of all journeys to autonomous trips by 2030, highlighting its commitment to futuristic transportation.
- WeRide is powering this transformation by partnering with Uber to launch driverless services in Dubai, utilizing Hesai Technology’s advanced lidar systems.
- In July 2023, WeRide secured the UAE’s first national license for driverless vehicles, marking a significant milestone in autonomous vehicle innovation.
- Hesai Technology plays a crucial role, providing the sensory backbone with its lidar solutions for seamless L4 autonomous driving.
- The collaboration between WeRide and Hesai, strengthened by a strategic agreement in 2022, underlines a shared focus on safety and performance.
- Dubai’s ambition aligns with global smart city trends, poised to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability through autonomous transportation.
Weiterlesen: AE: The Future of Mobility: Dubai’s AI-Driven Quest for Smart Transportation by 2030
The real estate sector of Dubai constantly positions itself in the lead of innovative developments. The developers of Dubai transform urban living through the deployment of smart technologies in this leading futuristic city. Chrome real estate in the city implements next-gen smart technologies to develop projects that boost operational efficiencies as well as provide advanced security platforms with environmental sustainability features.
Dubai prime property developers invest in AI together with blockchain technology and energy-efficient building designs to provide modern residents with solutions that match their transforming needs because of rising smart city and IoT developments. Real estate ventures constructed by Emaar, as well as Damac and Nakheel, integrate these developments to supply residents with integrated modern lifestyle experiences.
Weiterlesen: AE: How Dubai Developers Are Using Smart Tech to Enhance Real Estate Projects