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The concept of ‘smart cities’ is not just about equipping urban areas with technology, it requires the creation of environmental ecosystems that integrate municipal services, transportation, education, health, tourism and other services.
The Global Smart City Forum, hosted by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), concluded after two days of discussions on smart city futures and infrastructure challenges. Participants emphasized Saudi Arabia’s readiness for smart industrial zones, foreseeing substantial opportunities in manufacturing and mining. They highlighted the Kingdom’s strides in advanced air mobility, including plans for new airports.
Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majid Al-Hogail said that the Kingdom was working to transform at least 10 Saudi cities to become among the top 50 global cities, by achieving the factors of governance, sustainability, and interaction with residents. His remarks came on the sidelines of the Global Smart City Forum, organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) on Monday in Riyadh with the participation of world experts in the field of building smart cities and artificial intelligence.
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