IN: Maharashtra: Pimpri Chinchwad Named One Of India’s Most Livable Cities In Smart City Survey
How Smart Planning And Citizen-Centric Governance Turned Pimpri Chinchwad Into A Livable Urban Model.
The twin cities of Pune, ‘Pimpri Chinchwad’, have achieved something remarkable. This industrial powerhouse has now been officially recognized by the Smart City Survey as one of India’s most livable cities. This is not just another ranking. It represents years of dedicated work, smart planning, and a vision that puts people first while maintaining strong economic growth.
AE: Abu Dhabi: Making smart city a sustainable reality
The UAE capital leverages AI, sustainability, and global partnerships to transform urban mobility and infrastructure
Abu Dhabi is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in technology-driven urban development. Through platforms like LivAI and strategic initiatives spanning electric vehicles, autonomous transport, and smart infrastructure, the emirate has achieved a 70 percent reduction in building permit processing times while rising to fifth globally in the IMD Smart City Index.
How Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra Are Building a Greener Future with AI, Electric Vehicles, and Smart Urban Planning – Here’s What to Know About the UAE’s Groundbreaking Green Mobility Initiatives
Abu Dhabi is emerging as a global beacon of technological innovation and sustainable urban development, combining artificial intelligence (AI), electric mobility, and eco-friendly infrastructure to enhance residents’ quality of life. As the UAE capital accelerates its smart city transformation, the emirate has made impressive strides in digital urban planning and eco-friendly transport, significantly improving efficiency, sustainability, and liveability. With strategic investments in AI-powered platforms like LivAI and Binaa, Abu Dhabi is optimizing its urban landscape while ensuring that growth is sustainable and future-ready. This ambitious push has earned the city its fifth-place ranking in the IMD Smart City Index.
America’s Biggest Smart City Projects Set for 2026
As 2026 approaches, American cities are undergoing unprecedented digital transformations that promise to reshape urban living.
With major global events on the horizon—including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and billions in infrastructure investments—municipalities across the nation are racing to deploy cutting-edge smart city technologies.
VN: Hanoi officially launches smart traffic control centre
The Hanoi Department of Public Security on December 13 officially put the city’s smart traffic control centre into operation, enabling the electronic handling of administrative violations related to traffic order and road safety.
Equipped with 1,837 AI-powered cameras installed at 195 key intersections, the centre serves as the “brain” for real-time monitoring of traffic conditions and urban order. Through the system, police officers can observe traffic on major roads and junctions, promptly detect congestion, violations, accidents and incidents, and take timely response measures.