Abu Dhabi surpassed several international capitals to rank 13th globally out of the 141 cities included in the current ranking
For the third consecutive year, Abu Dhabi ranked as the smartest city in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for 2023, according to the IMD Smart City Index released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland in collaboration with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).
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Introduction
Dubai, known for its ambitious and innovative projects, is now setting its sights on becoming one of the world’s smartest cities through its comprehensive Dubai Smart City Plan. With a focus on using technology to improve the lives of its residents and visitors, there has been speculation about the potential role of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the city’s future. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Dubai’s Smart City Plan and explore how cryptocurrency could play a role in achieving this vision.
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The emirate’s 04 platform aims to place citizens at the heart of developing and enhancing government services and aligns with its 360 Services policy.
Dubai is launching a platform to encourage citizens to provide feedback and contribute to enhancing its government services.
The platform will allow officials and stakeholders to directly receive and respond to customers’ opinions, suggestions, and ideas and any challenges they may face through a three-step process.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), which is a globally recognised scientific research centre and the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced that its AI and Digital Science Research Center (AIDRC) has partnered with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The aim of the partnership is to accelerate Abu Dhabi's vision of becoming a smart and sustainable city by 2030 by enhancing its capabilities in AI and cybersecurity.
The partnership involves a team of AIDRC scientists, including Prof. Mérouane Debbah (Chief Researcher), Dr. Bassem Ouni (Lead Researcher), Dr. Thierry Lestable (Executive Director), and Prof. Lucas Cordeiro (Director), who will collaborate with MBZUAI professors to mentor several associate professors, post-doctoral fellows, PhD, and post-graduate students. Over a period of three years, the researchers will work on developing advanced AI models for cybersecurity and smart city applications.
Read more: AE: TII partners with MBZUAI to drive Abu Dhabi’s smart city ambitions
du and the office of Deputy Chief of Police and General Security in Dubai, have announced a collaboration to launch Alo WiFi in labour housing complexes across the UAE, as the first authorised WiFi service of it kind in the country.
Alo WiFi will be launched in multiple housing complexes to provide blue-collar workers with access to affordable, high-quality wireless internet and improve their quality of life and well-being by offering an economical way to keep in touch with their families and friends. The one-of-a-kind service allows blue-collar workers to compensate for a lack of entertainment, communicate with loved ones, and save money, while also reducing illegal Wi-Fi resale activities, which pose complex security and regulatory challenges.
Read more: Du launches Alo WiFi service in labour camps in the UAE