Beijing’s Bold Vision: Total 5G Integration by 2027
Beijing aims for total 5G integration by 2027, transforming daily life and industries. The plan includes extensive 5G networks affecting all cellular traffic and boosting consumer benefits. Targeting 45% of…
Dubai’s Ambitious Leap: How IFZA is Paving the Way for a Smart City Revolution
The 14th AIM Congress in Abu Dhabi spotlighted future urban landscapes, focusing on Dubai as a top smart city. The International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) played a pivotal role in…
South Africa’s Westown: The Futuristic City Promising to Transform Urban Living
Westown is an innovative, nearly billion-dollar smart city project near Durban, South Africa, blending technology and community to redefine urban living. Set amidst the verdant hills of KwaZulu-Natal, Westown offers…
How Saudi Arabia’s Cities Are Turning Smarter with Unprecedented Speed
Saudi Arabia is leading a digital revolution through its ambitious Vision 2030, focusing on smart cities like NEOM. The smart cities market in Saudi Arabia reached USD 13.2 billion by…
How Saudi Arabia Is Transforming Desert Landscapes into Futuristic Smart Cities
Saudi Arabia is transforming its desert landscapes into smart cities as part of Vision 2030, aiming to diversify its economy beyond oil dependency. Smart cities like NEOM, a $500 billion…
Inside the Billion-Dollar Bet: Saudi Arabia’s Leap Towards Futuristic Smart Cities
Saudi Arabia is leading a transformative urban development journey, integrating tech-driven solutions and sustainability in its cities. The Vision 2030 initiative, spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aims to…
Can Africa’s Burgeoning Cities Usher in a New Era of Electric Mobility?
African cities, projected to house 60% of the population by 2050, are exploring e-mobility as a solution to urban growth challenges. Electric vehicles (EVs) and smart city frameworks are key…
The Great Smart City Disillusionment: A Dream Lost in Bureaucratic Maze?
The Pune 'Smart City' initiative concluded on March 31, 2025, leaving citizens with unfulfilled promises and disappointment. The project absorbed over ₹1,000 crore but failed to deliver visible, impactful results…
The Unfulfilled Promise: Pune’s Smart City Dream Dies with Little to Show
The ambitious project to transform Pune into a smart city officially concluded on March 31, 2025, leaving unfulfilled promises and citizen frustration. Despite a ₹1,000 crore investment, core issues like…
The $1,000 Crore Promise: Has Pune’s Smart City Delivered?
The Pune Smart City project promised futuristic urban living with over ₹1,000 crore investment, aspiring for seamless traffic and advanced infrastructure. Residents face disillusionment due to ongoing coordination challenges, such…