Global Scans · Smart cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] Looking ahead, AI Smart Cities 2025 will likely evolve into even more integrated systems: combining augmented reality for navigation, robotics for maintenance, AI mediators for citizen-government interaction, and further decentralization via edge computing. learnaitools.in
• [New] The experience of making Dubai a fully smart city proves that AI will transform city life. IT BUTLER
• [New] Over the next 2-4 years, Spain's embedded finance landscape is expected to mature rapidly, with B2B credit, embedded insurance, and smart city payments likely to become areas of concentrated growth and policy interest. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Current Trends: The UAE and Saudi Arabia are showing the highest growth rates, driven by their focus on cutting-edge medical services and smart-city technologies that could incorporate BCI for smart home control. Verified Market Research
• [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] The global governance networks that are developing will enable cities to share best practices and coordinate approaches while maintaining local autonomy and democratic control over smart city systems. QodeQuay |
• Embracing modular construction, BIM, sustainability, automation, and smart city solutions will shape the future of construction, making 2025 a year of transformative progress. thedesignhub
• Smart cities are on the rise, with projected revenue expected to reach $80 billion worldwide in 2025. AltaConstruction
• As regulatory frameworks increasingly promote energy efficiency and carbon reduction targets, small-scale ORC CHP installations will become a key component in sustainable urban planning, microgrids, and smart cities. EMS Power Machines - Steam Turbines, ORC Turbines, Wood
• Five localities - Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Da Nang - are considered potential locomotives to pioneer the implementation of the smart city model during the 2025-2030 period. Vietnam Economic Times | VnEconomy
• The Strategic Partnership Council will expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, smart cities, culture and innovation, while advancing diversification. ArgaamPlus
• For 2030, Hai Phòng aims to have modern industry and become a modern, civilised, eco-friendly, and livable city comparable to others in Southeast Asia. vietnamnews.vn
• 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)
• 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)
• Sustainability-driven features are increasingly seen as differentiators, enabling OEMs to align with global climate goals while creating cross-selling opportunities across automotive, energy, and smart city ecosystems. Yahoo Finance
• 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
• Smart city initiatives worldwide are creating massive opportunities for edge AI chips. Blogger
• The smart city sector will continue to mature through 2025 and beyond. TS2 Space

Last updated: 20 October 2025