[New] Government-led smart city and national transformation programs, such as Vision 2030, are acting as major catalysts by prioritizing connected infrastructure, intelligent transport systems, and digitally managed public services that rely heavily on M2M connectivity.
Precedence Research
[New] Half a trillion dollars - that's the potential annual savings when smart cities fully embrace 5G and IoT by 2030.
PatentPC
[New] In just a year or two, over half of all IoT devices in smart cities will be powered by 5G.
PatentPC
[New] The Singapore Smart City Master Plan is a bold and ambitious initiative that has the potential to transform Singapore into a global leader in urban innovation.
T.Jis
[New] The creation of Philippine smart cities by 2030 becomes urgent because humanity will find itself at a pivotal crossroads by then.
The Manila Times
In 2026, GCC cities like Doha, Dubai, and Riyadh will continue their push towards smart city development.
Travel And Tour World
Hong Kong's ongoing smart city transformation will pivot with the advent of AI increasingly reaching every area of smart city development.
IoT M2M Council
Major projects like NEOM in Saudi Arabia and Dubai's Smart City initiative are creating thousands of opportunities for qualified engineering professionals.
Al-Mithaq Institute
The vision to 2045 is to build a comprehensive smart city model linked to green growth and modern governance.
Nhan Dan Online
Cities like Berlin and Munich are expected to implement pilot projects that include air taxis as part of smart city transportation.
Precedence Research
Expanding next-generation connectivity and ICT infrastructure (projected to reach AED 192 billion in 2025) creates significant opportunities in smart cities, utilities, logistics, real-time monitoring, and IoT-based service platforms.
LOGIC Consulting - A Leading MENA Consulting Firm
Government leadership recognizes blockchain technology's potential to establish the Emirates as a global hub for digital economy activities extending beyond financial services into supply chain management, digital identity, and smart city applications.
CoinRank
Organisers emphasise that air taxis are not a gimmick and believe they will leave an Olympic legacy of a different kind, where the smart city blueprint could be adopted by other countries within a decade.
Goodwood Estate
Drone and robot logistics, as well as smart city traffic control, are growing, presenting significant opportunities for companies with autonomous driving experience, such as Hyundai Motor Company and KT. / UAE
SMART CITY KOREA
Last updated: 19 January 2026
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