The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has performed well in global rankings on creating smart cities. It is part of the its plan for digital transformation and a tool to diversify its economy. It is worth nothing that the UAE is one of the leading countries in the field of digital transformation in the Arab world.
The UAE’s first step in transforming traditional cities into smart ones was the launch of the UAE Digital Government Strategy 2025. The strategy’s main goal is to create a broad government commitment to include digital aspects across all sectors.