Global Scans · Urbanisation & Megacities · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] As urbanization continues-about 60% of the global population will live in metropolises by 2030-cities must provide critical services while facing population growth, aging infrastructure, and extreme weather caused by climate change. MIT Technology Review
• [New] Chinese state media recently reported China's official launch of its plan to provide processing resources across China, to link City Brains and other smart-city elements together in a mega computing project that will create regional data hubs. Unlimited Hangout
• [New] Dubai Municipality will present its Smart City Cleaning Operations Management System, a unified digital platform that manages waste collection and city cleaning operations. Dubai Municipality
• [New] Offering a unified view of the attack surface, it helps organizations detect attack paths, prioritise vulnerabilities, and eliminate exposures across IT, cloud, AI, and critical infrastructure-supporting secure digital transformation and smart city ambitions in the Middle East. TahawulTech.com
• [New] Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest, fueled by urbanization, lifestyle changes, and expanding insurance provider networks. Market.us Media
• [New] Europe follows with growing adoption of robotic solutions in emergency management, while the Asia-Pacific region is expected to record the fastest growth, fueled by rising disaster frequency, urbanization, and government investments in robotics infrastructure. openpr
• [New] Governments and private sectors are investing heavily in smart city projects, with total spending expected to hit $2.5 trillion by 2035. PatentPC
• Primary energy demand will rise by 23% between now and 2050, driven largely by population growth, rapid urbanization, and expanding economies across Asia and Africa. Rolling Out
• The global challenges facing societies today, from climate change and urbanization to disaster response and supply chain disruptions, require faster, smarter, and more efficient decision-making. Highways Today
• Asia today is home to the world's fastest-growing economies, but also some of its starkest divides: rapid urbanization, a young population seeking job prospects, and rising vulnerability to climate shocks. The Rockefeller Foundation
• The demand worldwide is predominantly shaped by four main factors: fluctuations in petroleum prices, political instability or risk, population growth, and the ongoing trend of urbanization. Yahoo Finance
• As urbanization continues globally, developing creative approaches to maintain connectivity through and around human settlements will become increasingly important. NewsBreak
• Analysts stress that the next phase of India's urbanization will hinge on equitable and sustainable models. Urban Acres
• The experience of making Dubai a fully smart city proves that AI will transform city life. IT BUTLER
• 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
• North America and Europe are mature markets, driven by regulatory frameworks and high consumer awareness, while Asia Pacific is expected to experience the fastest growth, fueled by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and environmental initiatives in China, India, and Southeast Asia. openpr
• MENA will see another 50% increase in electricity demand by 2035 based on current policy settings, driven by urbanization, industrial expansion and rapid population growth. Yahoo Finance
• 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
• As urbanization chokes roads and climate mandates focus on zero-emission skies, Joby's 2025 debut could accelerate a valuation rerating, turning early investors into millionaires as air taxis become as ubiquitous as Ubers. 24/7 Wall St.
• LAMEA: The LAMEA region (Middle East, Latin America, and Africa) is characterized by high growth potential for digital personalized nutrition as a result of rising awareness about health, urbanization, and rising incidence rates of chronic illnesses. Custom Market Insights
• The fastest growing region during the forecast period from 2026 to 2033 is expected to be Asia Pacific, driven by expanding urbanization, the rise of tech savvy populations, and increasing demand for affordable and flexible mobility solutions. Verified Market Reports
• Embracing modular construction, BIM, sustainability, automation, and smart city solutions will shape the future of construction, making 2025 a year of transformative progress. thedesignhub

Last updated: 26 October 2025