Gulf countries heavily investing in smart city initiatives, says SureFlow

The global smart cities market is poised for strong growth, driven by rapid urbanisation, government initiatives, and significant development in technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G, says an industry veteran.

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Sebastien Dui, SureFlow’s dynamic Chief Executive Officer, said the GCC countries are heavily investing in smart city initiatives as part of their economic diversification and sustainability goals with projects like Saudi Arabia's Neom and Dubai's Smart Dubai Plan.

“Dubai's smart city initiatives are commendable, and they are a part of the bigger sustainability and AI transformation objectives of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050,” Sebastien Dui told Gulf Today during an exclusive interview.

Highlighting sustainability goals of futuristic projects, the CEO of UK-based SureFlow said smart cities are increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints through smart grids, renewable energy, and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

“Basically, smart cities integrate digital technology into urban infrastructure to improve efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life. These interconnected technologies optimise city operations through real-time data collection and analysis, enabling benefits like reduced traffic congestion, optimised energy consumption, improved public safety, and enhanced household services to ultimately create a more sustainable way of living for the community,” Sebastien Dui said.