Three in four people would be happier living in a smart and connected city, stated a new report by Mastercard. The report features insights into human aspirations and technological progress for smart cities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Moreover, it reveals that two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in urban areas by 2050.
In the UAE, 68 percent of respondents agree that living in a smart city would make them happier. Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, an overwhelming 75 percent share that sentiment. In Egypt, 82 percent of respondents agree that living in a smart city would make them happier, marking the highest percentage in the three markets.
