Connected Communities: Smart Cities Global Network Webinar Gathers Experts from Dubai and Canada

Connected Communities: Smart Cities Global Network Webinar Gathers Experts from Dubai and Canada

Dubai, March 10, 2021 – Smart Dubai and the Consulate General of Canada in Dubai hosted a webinar on March 9, 2021 titled ‘Connected Communities: Lessons from Dubai and Canada', featuring industry experts from Dubai and Canada who showcased current approaches to connected communities and people-centric smart cities.

The one-hour webinar was organized by Smart Dubai's Smart Cities Global Network (SCGN), in partnership with the Canadian Business Council (CBC) Dubai and Northern Emirates and the Canada Arab Business Council (CABC). The event focused on technology's influence over citizens' wellbeing, the social and economic impact of connected cities, and innovations in digital health, artificial intelligence, and citizen engagement.

His Excellency Younus Al Nasser, Assistant Director General of Smart Dubai, and CEO of the Dubai Data Establishment, delivered a welcome address followed by H.E. Jean-Philippe Linteau, Consul General of Canada to Dubai & the Northern Emirates.

“The topic of connected communities and smart cities is gathering considerable steam all around the world – and that is to be expected considering the relentless rise of advanced technologies that are now part of nearly every aspect of our lives,”noted H.E. Younus Al Nasser. “Industry experts will be joining us at today's webinar to showcase what Dubai and