The phrase “Smart Cities” conjures visions of interconnected urban destinations where technology underpins improved living and working standards for all. It’s a paradigm driving today’s urban planning, and countries across the Arabian Gulf are in the vanguard of its adoption, looking to the concept to develop public and private sector efficiency, enable economic benefits, and improve citizens’ lives.
There is an increased emphasis globally to rethink city planning and streamline key functions such as healthcare, transport systems,…