The first edition of the Global Smart City Forum 2024 concluded in Riyadh on Tuesday with a revelation that Saudi Arabia is poised to create more smart industrial zones. The two-day forum saw several deliberations focusing on the future of smart cities and the challenges facing their infrastructure. The forum stressed the importance of integrating smart energy solutions for a sustainable future. It was revealed in the forum that the smart industrial zones would have great opportunities for the future in the fields of manufacturing and mining.
Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing Majed Al-Hogail inaugurated the forum, organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, at Riyadh Arena. A large number of global city experts, specialists in data, artificial intelligence and digital solutions, smart city engineers, investors and economic policy makers from 40 countries participated in the conference under the theme “A Better Life”.
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Emaar The Economic City (Emaar EC), the master-developer of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), entered into a strategic partnership with hopOn, a fast-growing smart city solutions provider for public and shared transportation, according to a statement.
Under the agreement, KAEC will leverage hopOn’s expertise in mobility solutions to create a seamless and efficient transportation network within the city, catering to the diverse needs of its residents and visitors.
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The Global Smart City Forum, to be held by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) on February 12 and 13 under the theme "A Better Life" at the Riyadh Arena, will provide innovative digital solutions to address the manifestation of visual distortions, road congestions, and effective urban planning, to achieve the highest level of development in cities.
The forum, which gathers 80 global and local data-expert speakers, AI, digital solutions and smart city engineers, and economic policymakers from 40 countries, seeks to contribute to enriching all aspects of life in smart cities, and create an environment that encourages investment and tourism.
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Saudi Arabia is preparing to host its first Global Smart City Forum, a significant event poised to transform urban development through smart technology. Scheduled to take place at the Riyadh Arena, the forum will span two days and operate under the banner “A Better Life”. It aims to bring together around 80 speakers from 40 different countries, focusing on the development of cities through innovative solutions. This initiative underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to achieving sustainable urban development, aligning with the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 objective of enhancing citizens’ quality of life.
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Mobility project is part of KAFD’s smart city strategy to integrate and intelligently manage infrastructures and boost operational and cost efficiency.
King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) and the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) have announced a partnership to implement a smart traffic management and mobility project in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh.