KR: Naver completes development of digital twin platforms for 3 major Saudi cities
South Korean internet giant Naver Corp. said Tuesday it has completed the development of digital twin platforms covering three major Saudi Arabian cities, part of the Middle Eastern nation's smart city initiative.
The total area covered by the platforms for the cities of Mecca, Medina and Jeddah spans approximately 6,800 square kilometers, roughly 11 times the size of Seoul, and includes data on over 920,000 buildings, according to the company.
PH: Smart city: How LGUs turn into safe, livable communities
High-rise smart buildings with energy-efficient designs; residential houses with solar panels and green roofs; and electric vehicles, including buses and cars, are among the common representations of a smart city.
But what does a smart city really look like, based on the designated smart communities in the country?
FI: IMAGINE the Citiverse event dives into the importance of smooth and smart mobility in cities
Smart mobility was one of the main themes at the IMAGINE the Citiverse event, held at the end of May. The event was attended by delegations from Los Angeles, Austin and other cities interested in smart mobility solutions in Tampere. ITS Finland, the mobility network, was the main partner of the event.
Intelligent transport solutions were one of the four main themes of the IMAGINE the Citiverse event held in Tampere at the end of May. Other themes included sustainability, safety and well-being.
IN: Meghalaya: Shillong: From Smart to Smarter City
To be considered a smart city today, a city must first possess the desire to be “smart” and have the necessary ingredients that qualify it as such. This was not always the case. My first question, therefore, is: Does Shillong qualify as a smart city, or do its citizens want to be smart?
As someone who has lived in Shillong since the 1950s, I firmly believe that Shillong has always been a smart city, albeit one that is currently under threat. To address this threat, we must first understand what we have lost and what we still possess.
NG: Metrospeed, Chevron Cooperative align to accelerate Metro Smart City project in Lagos
In a major boost to Nigeria’s real estate and smart infrastructure sector, Metrospeed Property Development Limited has signed a landmark partnership with Chevron Employees Multipurpose Cooperative Society (CEMCS) to fast-track the development of the highly anticipated Metro Smart City project in Lagos.
The partnership, according to a statement was formalized recently in Lagos. This strategic alliance marks a significant step in transforming Lagos into a modern urban hub through innovation, sustainability, and integrated smart living.