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Time Out Dubai
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Dubai ranked one of the smartest cities in the world
Dubai has been ranked as the fourth smartest city in the world in 2025. According to new data published from the IMD Smart City Index 2025, Dubai came in at fourth out of an impressive 146 cities. Beating cities including London, Singapore and Copenhagen, the city was able to climb eight places since the 2024 index. If you like this: Dubai announces golden visas for nurses Looking at a number of factors, the data showed positive survey results over questions concerning the availability of online information, traffic congestion, face recognition technologies and non-cash payments. Other areas were also studies, including health and safety, public transport, green spaces and even employment opportunities. Dubai came in at fourth place (Credit: Supplied) In 2020, Dubai was ranked in 19th place, moving to 17th by 2023, and in just two years has now jumped to fourth in 2025. Dubai was even given a higher rating than Abu Dhabi, which came in at fifth place. The gold medal was given to Zurich in Switzerland, while Oslo was ranked second smartest city, followed by Geneva in third. The report is designed to show what makes a city most liveable in 2025 and also aimed to evaluate how cities are addressing issues of affordable housing. Out of the top four cities, Dubai ranked first on a selection of questions, including the selection of cultural activities available, the number of green spaces and how easy it is to access information on local government decisions. You can find the top 20 locations in the Smart City Index 2025 here: Zurich, Switzerland Oslo, Norway Geneva, Switzerland Dubai, UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE London, UK Copenhagen, Denmark Canberra, Australia Singapore, Singpore Lausanne, Switzerland Helsinki, Finland Prague, Czech Republic Seoul, South Korea Beijing, China Shanghai, China Ljubljana, Slovenia Amsterdam, Netherlands Stockholm, Sweden Hong Kong, China Hamburg, Germany In other Dubai news Dubai Mall announces car park closure: The important update you need to know It's part of the mall's ongoing expansion plans 36 major traffic improvement projects coming soon to Dubai And some sooner than you think Dubai announces golden visas for nurses Health heroes have unlocked the long-term residency
Asharq Al-Awsat
10-04-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
AlUla Joins Five Saudi Cities in IMD Smart City Index 2025
AlUla has been included in the Smart City Index 2025, issued by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), alongside five other Saudi cities: Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al-Khobar. This milestone highlights the progress of Saudi Vision 2030 in advancing smart city transformation, driven by pioneering initiatives led by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) in collaboration with various government entities, according to SPA. These efforts aim to develop cities that uphold the highest quality of life standards. AlUla's inclusion in the index for the first time this year underscores Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans to transform the city into a premier heritage, cultural, and tourism destination. This is achieved by leveraging AI-powered technologies to preserve archaeological sites while enhancing the visitor experience through innovative digital solutions. These include smart mobility services, crowd management systems, and interactive applications that provide an immersive and efficient way to explore the city.
Leaders
08-04-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Khobar Governorate Climbs 38 Places in 2025 Smart City Index
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) announced today that Khobar Governorate has made a significant leap in the Smart City Index 2025, climbing 38 places to rank 61st globally. This remarkable advancement underscores the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's continued progress in digital transformation and innovation. Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Region and Chairman of the Sharqia Development Authority, stated that Khobar's rise in the rankings reflects the Kingdom's ambitious vision to transform its cities into world-class urban models. Moreover, Prince Saud emphasized that this achievement is the result of close cooperation between public and private sectors, working together to build a technologically advanced, economically sustainable, and investment-friendly environment. He reaffirmed his strong support for continuing this development journey and achieving even greater milestones. Omar bin Saleh Al-Abdullatif, CEO of the Sharqia Development Authority, highlighted that Khobar's improved ranking illustrates the Kingdom's broader advancements across multiple sectors. He also pointed to the city's attractive environment for talent and professionals, ecological diversity, and robust infrastructure—both physical and digital. He credited the progress to ongoing investments in modern technology integration across health, education, transport, culture, and governance. Related Topics: Diriyah Company, Giza Systems Partner on Smart City Initiative KAFD Enhances Smart City Sustainability, Security in New Strategic Partnership Saudi Expands Adoption of Smart City Technology in Riyadh SDAIA Marks Its Presence at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona Short link : Post Views: 19
