Abu Dhabi Ranked Among The World’s Top 10 Smartest Cities

Abu Dhabi Ranked Among The World’s Top 10 Smartest Cities

Abu Dhabi has broken into the world’s top 10 smartest cities in a new ranking as the emirate continues with its digital transformation agenda. The UAE capital climbed three places from last year to 10th in the Smart City Index 2024 compiled by Switzerland’s International Institute for Management Development (IMD), which was released on Tuesday. …

The post Abu Dhabi Ranked Among The World’s Top 10 Smartest Cities appeared first on Gulf Insider.Abu Dhabi has broken into the world’s top 10 smartest cities in a new ranking as the emirate continues with its digital transformation agenda.

The UAE capital climbed three places from last year to 10th in the Smart City Index 2024 compiled by Switzerland’s International Institute for Management Development (IMD), which was released on Tuesday.

Dubai also rose in the ranking of 142 cities, rising from 17th last year to 12th.

Riyadh climbed five places to 25th, while Makkah and Jeddah came 52nd and 55th, respectively. Doha rose 11 places to 59th while Muscat was 88th.

The list is based on assessments of economic and technological aspects of smart cities, as well as factors such as quality of life, environment and inclusion.

It assesses the perceptions of residents on issues related to structures and