Smart city, fast payback?

‘Smart city’ is a vogue term, but it means different things to different people, involves multiple stakeholders with differing perspectives and often...

Construction

India names 20 locations in $7.5bn ‘smart city’ drive

India has named 20 urban locations that are to be given a ‘smart city’ makeover as part of a $7.5 billion infrastructure...

Consultant

Dubai Parks, Etisalat to create ‘smart’ resort

Dubai Parks and Resorts and Etisalat have announced a collaboration to create what they say is the region’s first integrated ‘smart’ theme...

Experts

Smart cities a smart solution for Middle East city planners

City planners in the Middle East face a pressing challenge. Their rapidly increasing urban populations are straining existing infrastructure even while governments look...

Experts

Smart construction will usher in era of Middle East smart cities

The Middle East is all abuzz with excitement about smart cities – and rightfully so! Economic, social and technological factors have converged...

Construction

Riyadh authorities approve projects worth $5.6bn, smart city move

The High Commission of Development of Arriyadh has given the green signal for $5.6 billion worth of investment projects in Riyadh, Arab...

Construction

Projects worth $387m underway at Dubai Silicon Oasis

Projects worth AED1.423 billion ($387m) are being implemented at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), including an ambitious ‘smart city’ project, the free zone...

Analysis

Smart cities: From driverless cars to sustainable design

According to a report by the International Electrotechnical Commission, urban spaces are said to grow by almost 150,000 every day, due to...

Property

UAE’s Tasweek eyes smart city projects in India

The UAE real estate company Tasweek is considering involvement in smart city projects in India, in collaboration with its local partner MAMS...

Construction

Sustainability showcased

Schneider Electric has teamed up with global technology provider Cisco to demonstrate their vision for cities of the future. Overlooking London's Olympic...