Global Scans · Smart Cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] Connectivity development (broadband networks) in Latin America and increasing smart-city rollout projects in the Middle East will further compound demand for high-performance fibers. Custom Market Insights
• [New] Dubai South, envisioned as the 'City of You,' aligns with Dubai's strategic plan to foster happiness through smart, sustainable urban development focused on efficient resource use and economic growth. SlideShare
• [New] 2026 will be shaped by converging regulatory frameworks, technological standardization efforts, and major industry events that establish governance models for data privacy, interoperability, and citizen participation in smart city development. Quick Market Pitch
• [New] CapitaLand's smart construction technologies and JTC's deployment of smart solutions at Punggol Digital District will further highlight Singapore's strengths in urban innovation and management. The Manila Times
• [New] Just as smart cities promised efficiency in the 2010s, omni cities will deliver the resilience needed to face the looming threats of the next decade. Govtech
• [New] Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, with a projected CAGR of 9%, fueled by rapid urbanization and government-led smart city projects in China and India. Web3Wire
• As autonomous technologies, data analytics, and smart infrastructure advance, AI will become integral to transportation systems, reshaping the movement of people, goods, and services by 2026. Codewave Insights
• The next decade will see stronger adoption of AI, IoT, cloud computing, and smart city programs. Blog - InvestinAsia
• Continued progress will require smart build policies - particularly ensuring access to spectrum, streamlining infrastructure deployment, and making sure that federal broadband programs (like the $42.5 billion BEAD program) ensure there is a place for FWA. Benton Foundation
• Developing regions like Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East are seeing strong momentum from initiatives such as China's Belt and Road Initiative, India's Smart Cities Mission, and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Yahoo Finance
• Smart cities generated more than US$ 750 billion globally in 2023, and are expected to surpass US$ 1 trillion by 2026. TI INSIDE Online
• Future smart cities will switch their focus from the optimization of individual systems to the creation of effective network systems. KPMG
• By 2045, mass adoption of unmanned vehicles and the development of smart city infrastructure are expected. RSW
• Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest growth over the next decade due to rapid urbanization, expanding infrastructure, and government-backed smart city projects. EIN Presswire
• By 2025, industries like autonomous driving, smart cities, and disaster management will rely heavily on edge computing combined with GeoAI. Arizton Advisory & Intelligence
• Asia Pacific: Asia Pacific is projected to grow the fastest due to rapid urbanization, large-scale deployment of smart transportation networks, and significant investment in infrastructure modernization. Verified Market Research
• In Stockholm the smart city is focused on digital education, healthcare, transportation, energy efficiency, and plans to completely phase out fossil fuels by 2040. SocietyByte
• The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to invest approximately $17.6 billion in smart grid infrastructure by 2027. NETAWORLD JOURNAL
• Outcome-based contracts will represent 60% of new smart city deals by 2028, with technology providers guaranteeing specific performance metrics such as energy savings, traffic flow improvements, or citizen satisfaction scores. Quick Market Pitch

Last updated: 15 September 2025