Global Scans · Smart Cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2030 and beyond, smart-city ecosystems will mature into fully integrated urban platforms: connected mobility, predictive infrastructure, digital twins of entire cities, real-time citizen services, and sustainable digital economies. Trickdone
• [New] In the next few years, you can expect deeper integration of AI in health, smart waste management that scans and sorts garbage, and predictive analytics that forecasts city events before they occur. Explore Dubai
• [New] Global Smart City LPWAN Initiative - The United Nations launched a $5 billion program for LPWAN infrastructure in 100+ smart cities, targeting 500 million connected devices by 2028. openpr
• [New] As noted by the World Economic Forum, cities will need to invest $25 trillion in smart infrastructure by 2040 to support autonomous mobility systems. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] The coming five to ten years will likely see the Middle East solidify its position as a global technology hub, with particular strengths in artificial intelligence, fintech, and smart city technologies. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] By 2030, AI traffic management systems will become fully autonomous, operating as central nervous systems of smart cities. ADPA Foundation
• [New] 6G networks, predicted to launch commercially around 2028, will think, sense and immerse, providing integrated communications across smart cities, fleets of autonomous vehicles, and AI-enabled industrial infrastructure. Forbes
• [New] More concretely, the related California Energy Smart Homes program provides a clear schedule of incentives for Whole Building Electrification Alterations that extends through 2027. AC Direct
• [New] Kuwait is steadily advancing toward its New Kuwait 2035 national vision, focusing on developing data - and innovation-driven infrastructure while promoting systematic progress in digital identity, smart education, and sustainable energy. Big News Network.com
• [New] Lahti and Lisbon are among the '100 climate-neutral and smart cities in 2030', testbeds for achieving full carbon neutrality across Europe by 2050. Euronews
• The number of IoT things is skyrocketing: forecasts suggest about 29 billion connected devices by 2027, driven by smart cities, manufacturing, and consumer wearables. Interesting Engineering
• At the 2025 Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, experts from three continents agreed that building resilient mobility systems will define the success of smart cities in years and decades to come. Zag Daily
• People-centered smart cities highlight the importance of ensuring that technological progress translates into inclusion, accessibility, and better opportunities for everyone. Yahoo News
• Abu Dhabi's Smart City Strategy 2030 integrates people into every aspect of governance. Curly Tales
• The European Commission's mobility strategy calls for large-scale autonomous integration by 2030, while cities such as Hamburg, Gothenburg, and Paris have established dedicated smart-driving corridors. ThinkChina - Big Reads, Opinions & Columns on China
• The launch of RTFF & SDSS marks a transformative step in India's urban disaster preparedness, enhancing Chennai's ability to predict floods, minimize losses, and support data-driven urban planning, setting a benchmark for other Indian cities in climate resilience and smart infrastructure. Guidely
• As Curitiba continues to grow as a smart tourism destination, it will need to strike a balance between maintaining its environmental commitments and expanding its tourism infrastructure to meet the increasing demand. Travel And Tour World
• Asia-Pacific leads with 36% share as AI-driven automation, sensor innovation, and sustainable smart city growth accelerate a 26.02% CAGR through 2032. The National Law Review
• The Duqm Economic Forum 2025 underscores Oman's strategic pivot towards sustainable development and technology-driven growth, presenting robust opportunities in tourism, green manufacturing, and smart cities powered by AI. OMANET | Navigate Oman's Market
• The EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, one of the five EU Missions under Horizon Europe, has exceeded its objective of supporting 100 cities in their plans to become climate neutral by 2030. Research and Innovation
• With 70% of the population in cities by 2050, smart cities are key to addressing urban challenges. Research and Markets

Last updated: 17 November 2025