It Just Got Smarter

Dubai is taking the smart city concept to the next level and exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the entire relationship between a city and its residents.

On the stylish and youthful streets of Barcelona, carmakers, tech giants, telecom companies and start-ups are creating an inspiring new vision of transportation for the 21st century city.

As the acknowledged real estate capital of the Middle East, Dubai has long understood the importance of transparency, openness and efficiency to ensure the smooth running of its property market.

In Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has installed Smart Pedestrian Signals in 15 busy locations across the city.

"Smart grids are the necessary support to the rise of renewable energy and the emergence of consumers who generate their own electricity." Livio Gallo, Head of Global Infrastructure and Networks, Enel

In a world that is driven by data, there is no more dangerous threat to the security of any organization than a cyberattack.

From the smartphone in a commuter’s pocket to the data center at a bank, business or government office, information and communications technology has become the engine room of contemporary urban life.

I don’t know where technology will lead us in the future, but I do know that a smart city is one that improves our lives while preserving our values.

Rising from the desert just 40 kilometers southwest of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, an entirely new destination is set to change the face of life and leisure in the kingdom forever.

"SEAT is positioned in the mass segment and we want to position Cupra higher than that in terms of performance, design, uniqueness and sophistication." Wayne Griffiths, VP Sales and Marketing, SEAT

As cities digitalize their infrastructure and services, today’s cybersecurity specialists are already enlisting the forces of AI to help protect them from outside attack.

"If you look at Riyadh alone, over seven million people call it home, rising to 10 million in the coming years." Michael Reininger, CEO, Qiddiya

"We can give organizations visibility and control over a complex IT environment without needing experts for each application, network or device." Stan Black, Chief Security and Information Officer, Citrix

At a time when other, more conservative manufacturers are failing to connect with European car buyers, SEAT’s dynamic designs, accessible prices and digital innovations are inspiring a new generation of drivers to get behind the wheel.

Earlier this year, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) inaugurated a Digital Command Center that uses AI to monitor and manage the company’s ever-expanding...

In a not-too-distant future, ordinary consumers will even be able to sell the power stored by batteries in their parked electric cars back into the network.