Global Scans · Smart Cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] The experience of making Dubai a fully smart city proves that AI will transform city life. IT BUTLER
• [New] Nvidia and Fujitsu collaborate on AI infrastructure, targeting smart robots and innovations across healthcare, manufacturing, and computing by 2030. The Sunday Guardian
• [New] By 2025 and beyond, augmented reality navigation will move from nice-to-have to standard expectation in airports, malls, hospitals, and smart cities. The Intellify -
• [New] AI driven smart communities: Upcoming developments like Dubai South or Expo City will incorporate shared AI infrastructure: community climate control, closing census charging, synchronized drones and more to a connected smart home hub. Top Luxury Property
• The economic value of smart city technologies is projected to reach $2.5 trillion by 2025, creating powerful incentives for rapid deployment while potentially overlooking governance and privacy considerations. QodeQuay |
• Today, Abu Dhabi and Dubai are not just envisioning smart cities, they are delivering on ambitious AI programmes and digital-first public services. UAE Business Directory - Find Companies & Listings | UA
• For investors considering Itron, the core thesis centers on growing global demand for smart grid and smart city infrastructure, where Itron's shift to higher-margin software and recurring revenue streams could drive future earnings growth. Simply Wall St
• The Strategic Partnership Council will expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, smart cities, culture and innovation, while advancing diversification. ArgaamPlus
• Al Zaabi highlighted that Abu Dhabi is a trusted, future-ready partner for India's growth story, with ample opportunities in sectors including food, Agrictech, financial services, advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, smart transport, sustainable energy, and healthcare. Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, trave
• Regionally, North America is poised to be a significant growth area, with investments in smart city initiatives and autonomous vehicle development expected to exceed USD 500 billion by 2025, providing a fertile ground for SLAM technology adoption. openpr
• By integrating digital twins and smart city solutions, ODP creates new ways to plan and manage Singapore's first Digital District. Government Technology Agency (GovTech)
• Juniper Research expects cloud-based energy management systems in smart building platforms; ideal for achieving sustainability initiatives. Juniper Research Ltd
• Opportunities abound in the burgeoning smart city projects worldwide, the increasing demand for sustainable urban infrastructure, and the potential for new service offerings through data analytics. Market Research Community
• The NEOM project, based in the northwestern part of Saudi Arabia, is an endeavour that plans to establish a smart city equipped with an advanced health ecosystem. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Green Certification and ESG Attention: Smart energy water and waste homes will be more likely to match the Dubai green building objectives and attract ESG-sensitive investors. TopLuxuryProperty.com
• As AAM becomes more widespread, air taxis could become a standard mode of transport in smart cities, fundamentally changing the way people navigate urban areas globally. Travel And Tour World
• High-net-worth investors will remain active in real estate but are also expanding into technology-driven assets such as data centers, AI applications, and smart city solutions that align with the UAE's innovation and infrastructure goals. Middle East Briefing

Last updated: 13 October 2025