A slew of measures and strategic projects have been instrumental in attracting enterprises to Dubai, going back as far as 1999 when Dubai Internet City was established.
There is no denying that actions of the government have made Dubai a success as it ranks high on a number of factors, including ease of doing business, access to talent, ability to attract talent from abroad to relocate to the Emirate, access to capital, competitive tax incentives, and quality of life. All of this, coupled with Dubai's attractive geographic location and proximity to many of the world's top cities, makes it a perfect hotspot for companies to set up shop and pursue their global ambitions.
To achieve smarter cities, importance of human collaboration cannot be underestimated
If anyone required convincing of the need to make our cities smarter, more efficient, and increasingly sustainable, just consider that the global population is expected to hit nine billion people by 2037, and a majority of these people will live in cities and large metro areas. In fact, it is estimated that 70% of people will live in cities by the second half of the 21st century.
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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched an integrated institutional platform for the design and development of artificial intelligence and data science solutions, which are designed according to the best international standards, in cooperation with a number of leading international companies in this field. Innovative that promotes innovation and leadership in the authority’s various fields of work, such as predictive maintenance of roads and bridges, planning mass transit routes, crowd management, and others.
Collaboration between the government, private sector, and academia plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and driving the adoption of AI
At a time when much of our future seems dependent on the adoption of new technologies, companies in the UAE and MENA are taking bold steps towards making them the new normal. As the demand for AI and automation continues to grow with new applications emerging each day, most are seizing the opportunity.
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Abu Dhabi’s ranking is credited to the emirate’s infrastructure and digital services available to residents
Abu Dhabi has been named the smartest city in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the year 2023 in the IMD Smart City Index released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).
The study, which IMD developed with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), surveyed 120 residents in 118 cities worldwide.
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