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The latest news on inclusivity in smart city projects across the world.

Digital Dubai launches senior citizens track

Digital Dubai launches senior citizens track

Inclusivity11 Feb 2026

Digital Dubai and the Community Development Authority are enhancing digital quality of life for seniors as part of the Digital Balance Initiative for Families.

Dubai launches unified digital channels for government services

Dubai launches unified digital channels for government services

News13 May 2025

Initiative supports Dubai’s strategy to digitalise life and strengthen its position among the world’s top three cities in digital, human-centred service delivery.

Digital Dubai collaborates with Microsoft for technical innovation

Digital Dubai collaborates with Microsoft for technical innovation

AI and Machine Learning18 Oct 2024

The agreement emphasises Microsoft’s commitment to launching an initiative aimed at developing AI skills to support Digital Dubai’s efforts in this area.

Which cities are performing best in the 4IR?

Which cities are performing best in the 4IR?

News01 Feb 2023

The 2022 Smart City Index analysed 31 global cities to examine the urban changes taking place against the backdrop of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Dubai establishes Digital Authority to prepare for the emirate’s next phase

Dubai establishes Digital Authority to prepare for the emirate’s next phase

News01 Jul 2021

Smart Dubai is among the entities to be brought under the umbrella which aims to set an example in developing best practices and systems to make life easier for inhabitants over the next five decades.

Canberra judged most sustainable city in the world

Canberra judged most sustainable city in the world

News11 Jun 2021

The Australian capital offers 48 per cent of its energy in sustainable ways and scored among the lowest on pollution rates in the global ranking by Uswitch.

Seoul sets up education centres to close digital divide

Seoul sets up education centres to close digital divide

News01 Jun 2021

The government is increasing the number of education centres so anyone can learn how to use digital devices, such as smartphones and kiosks, in their daily lives.

University of Helsinki launches Ethics of AI online course

University of Helsinki launches Ethics of AI online course

News27 Nov 2020

Course has been designed in partnership with the cities of Helsinki, Amsterdam and London and aims to help public administration, businesses and the public understand what the ethical use of AI means.

36 cities chosen to chart a course towards the future

36 cities chosen to chart a course towards the future

Demographic change18 Nov 2020

The World Economic Forum has chosen the cities to pioneer a global policy roadmap developed by its G20 Smart Cities Alliance for the ethical and responsible use of data and technology.

Smart Dubai collaboration to accelerate digital transformation for government entities

Smart Dubai collaboration to accelerate digital transformation for government entities

News30 Sep 2020

The Dubai Government Information Network is designed to become the information backbone between the emirate’s governmental organisations and the internet.

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Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

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Peer-to-peer carsharing scheme to launch in Moscow

City’s ambitious transport plans also include FacePay on the metro.

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

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