Saudi Arabia is preparing to host its first Global Smart City Forum, a significant event poised to transform urban development through smart technology. Scheduled to take place at the Riyadh Arena, the forum will span two days and operate under the banner “A Better Life”. It aims to bring together around 80 speakers from 40 different countries, focusing on the development of cities through innovative solutions. This initiative underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to achieving sustainable urban development, aligning with the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 objective of enhancing citizens’ quality of life.
Weiterlesen: SA: Riyadh Set to Host Inaugural Global Smart City Forum
The Global Smart City Forum, to be held by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) on February 12 and 13 under the theme "A Better Life" at the Riyadh Arena, will provide innovative digital solutions to address the manifestation of visual distortions, road congestions, and effective urban planning, to achieve the highest level of development in cities.
The forum, which gathers 80 global and local data-expert speakers, AI, digital solutions and smart city engineers, and economic policymakers from 40 countries, seeks to contribute to enriching all aspects of life in smart cities, and create an environment that encourages investment and tourism.
Weiterlesen: SA: Global Smart City Forum to Provide Solutions to Smart Cities Problems
Smart city initiatives in the Kingdom will be boosted following a partnership deal by the King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Co. and the Saudi Co. for Artificial Intelligence.
The collaboration aims to implement a new project to enhance the district’s future operations and serve as a model for similar programs in the Kingdom, according to a press note.
Weiterlesen: SA: KAFD partners with SCAI to implement new smart city project
Mobility project is part of KAFD’s smart city strategy to integrate and intelligently manage infrastructures and boost operational and cost efficiency.
King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) and the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) have announced a partnership to implement a smart traffic management and mobility project in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh.
Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) is to host the first Riyadh Smart Cities Forum in early 2024, bringing together national, regional and global experts to advance the Saudi Arabia-wide discussion on people-centric, smart and sustainable cities.
The forum is being developed as part of SDAIA’s new three-year partnership with FIRA Barcelona, which organises the annual Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Weiterlesen: Saudi Data and AI Authority to host first Smart Cities Forum in Riyadh in early 2024