The emirate took advantage of the World Expo 2020, which closed in March, to build a huge area filled with sensors and cameras. While some argue this technology can aid in combating climate change, more and more cities are being tempted to use such devices for security purposes.
It took the man in the dark suit and pink tie no more than two seconds and a click to display the water consumption of building SA07, or to view the electricity consumption, find out how many people are on the second floor or check that the temperature is set correctly. On this particular Wednesday in March, the outside temperature was already near 30°C and the air conditioners were running at full blast. Two neighboring buildings were exceeding the initial thresholds, he explained to his audience, who were attending a tour of the building via a screen. The maintenance team was notified and would be able to make adjustments.
Building cities that “work” – and are inclusive, healthy, resilient, and sustainable – requires end-to-end digital solutions. Public-private partnerships can do just that.
he Covid-19 pandemic has taken the world by storm, ushering in a global pathway towards digitisation and transforming societal flows under sustainable emancipation against future uncertainties.
Two years later, governments worldwide are now preparing to lay down post-pandemic strategies, with digital efforts on the rise to attend to widespread developments against the ensuing use case enablers: Smart Cities.
Read more: AE: Dubai: Towards the next smart city: What to expect from governments of the future
The rate of growth in tech-driven solutions and platforms is alarming, which has cascaded to the astronomic drive and craving to create smart cities that support this imminent lifestyle in our world today. A smart city is a place where conventional networks and services are made more efficient with the use of digital solutions for the good of its residents and organizations. It traverses the use of technologies for resource optimization and less environmental pollution.
It implies an innovative urban transport system, automated water supply and waste management process, and superior approaches to lighting. It also points to a more interactive and responsive city administration, safer public spaces, and attending to the needs of an aging population. Smart cities pay attention to the infusion of human intelligence into everyday processes for improved productivity.
Dubai’s Department of Finance (DoF) and Dubai Smart Government Establishment (DSG) have teamed up with Al Ansari Exchange to offer DubaiPay services on Al Ansari Exchange’s mobile app.
According to state news agency WAM, Al Ansari Exchange’s customers can now use DubaiPay as an alternative payment option available on the app.
Read more: AE: DubaiPay services now available on Al Ansari Exchange’s mobile app
Businesses cannot ignore there are cultural aspects to bringing in a tech transformation
The UAE Cabinet has approved a strategy in which the digital economy will contribute 20 per cent to the gross non-oil national economy within the next 10 years. This is a clear recognition of the impact of digitisation on the country’s economic and societal progress.
Read more: AE: Do not start and end digital transformation with plug-and-play services