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Express Tribune
13-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Dubai ranks among top 5 smart cities in IMD Index 2025
Listen to article Dubai has been ranked fourth globally in the IMD Smart City Index 2025, marking a significant leap from its previous position and reinforcing its status as a regional and global leader in digital innovation and smart governance. The ranking, released by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, assesses cities based on how digital technologies improve residents' quality of life. The survey-based index evaluates cities across key pillars, including health, mobility, governance, and activities. Dubai recorded strong resident satisfaction scores in several key areas, including 86.5% for internet speed, 85.4% for online ID services, 84.5% for medical appointment bookings, and 83.4% for access to green spaces. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Roads and Transport Authority, said the result reflects 'collective efforts' by public and private stakeholders, adding that Dubai outperformed Zurich, Oslo, and Geneva in smart mobility indicators such as vehicle-sharing, bicycle rentals, and smart parking. Dubai Police chief Lt Gen Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri called the ranking a milestone that reflects the city's progress in artificial intelligence and sustainable digital security. Officials from Digital Dubai, Dubai Culture, and the Community Development Authority also attributed the achievement to collaborative innovation and the emirate's people-first digital strategy. This progress aligns with the Dubai Digital Strategy and AI Strategy 2030, both of which aim to digitise citywide services and promote autonomous, tech-enabled urban living.
Dubai Eye
12-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Dubai rises in global rankings with smart city excellence
Dubai has climbed eight spots to rank 4th globally in the IMD Smart City Index 2025 — a major milestone in its digital transformation journey. This achievement makes Dubai the highest-ranked city in the GCC, the Arab world, and Asia, cementing its status as a global leader in smart city development and innovation. The Index, which reflects residents' satisfaction with city services, shows strong scores across the board, including over 85 per cent satisfaction with internet speed meeting communication needs, online processing of identification documents and cultural activities. Additional results show 82.8 for the quality of health services, 83.4 per cent satisfaction with access to green spaces, 84.3 per cent for recycling services and 84.5 per cent for cultural activities. Dubai also improved in 16 out of 20 tech indicators and made progress across all four pillars of technology governance, showcasing its commitment to innovation and people-first urban development. The ranking aligns with the goals of the Dubai Digital Strategy, which aims to fully digitise life in the emirate, using advanced technologies to enhance quality of life and economic opportunity. The IMD Smart City Index, issued by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, is a globally recognised analytical tool that assesses how effectively cities leverage digital technologies to enhance residents' quality of life. Now in its sixth year, the Index evaluates cities across critical pillars including health, mobility, activities, governance and opportunities. The results are drawn from a direct survey of residents and citizens who express their perception of the city. Zurich, Oslo and Geneva hold the top three spots, while Abu Dhabi is ranked fifth. — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 12, 2025
Zawya
12-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
DIFC introduces new PropTech solution, boosting Dubai's appeal as a leading property investment destination
Aligns with Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 objectives and Dubai Digital Strategy Keyper, Dubai's pioneering PropTech company, becomes first subscriber and creates go-to digital resource for all essential residential property data within the financial district Dubai, UAE: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has launched a new technology solution that enables third parties to access data on its real estate landscape. The Application Interface solution, commonly known as an API, is the latest initiative from DIFC that positions Dubai as a global hub for technology and innovation, and the first to be focused on PropTech. The initiative will contribute to the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 which aims to increase transactions, attract international investors, and position Dubai as a top property investment destination. Additionally, the solution supports Dubai's Digital Strategy that is digitalising all aspects of life in the city. Dubai's pioneering PropTech company, Keyper, has become the first subscriber to the service and is launching a dedicated digital platform that will provide robust data insights on DIFC's real estate landscape directly to investors, property owners, tenants and the general public. For the first time, potential and existing investors can evaluate real estate opportunities within DIFC with an in-depth and real-time understanding of property values, rental yields, and transaction histories. The collaboration with Keyper is a strategic move towards a modernised and more efficient property portfolio management model that meets the demands of an increasingly data-driven global investment community. The digital platform will provide updated market metrics, allowing users to view market indicators and property transactions in real time. Alya Alzarouni, Chief Operating Officer at DIFC Authority, commented: 'DIFC continues to introduce initiatives that further enhance Dubai's reputation as a global hub for technology and innovation, with an emphasis on financial services and other future-focused industries. This new API solution is available to companies in the fast-growing PropTech sector, allowing them to access DIFC's comprehensive real estate data and real-time market trends will help investors, property owners, and tenants make better decisions, positioning Dubai as an attractive property investment destination.' Omar Abu Innab, Co-Founder and CEO of Keyper, said: 'This collaboration with DIFC marks a transformative shift in Dubai's PropTech landscape. We are thrilled to be at the forefront of making DIFC's property data accessible to all. By increasing transparency, we are supporting investors' needs to make well-informed decisions and aligning with Dubai's vision of being a globally recognised, tech-savvy metropolis.' Key features of the DIFC data platform by Keyper: Real-time transactional data: A comprehensive look at comparable property transactions offers a clearer picture of recent market activity, supporting smarter investment decisions. Transparency in property valuations: The platform offers insights into property values across DIFC, allowing potential investors to compare and analyse valuations. Rental yield analysis: Users can view rental transactions within DIFC, providing crucial insights for those generating or looking to generate rental income. Integrated data on Keyper for DIFC property owners: Property owners who onboard their assets with Keyper gain access to live property valuations and transactions, further promoting a transparent and user-friendly property ownership experience. Keyper is also exploring potential features such as predictive data analytics and enhanced financial modelling tools, bringing new layers of insight to DIFC's real estate data offerings. By enabling data access and transparency, Keyper and DIFC are setting the stage for a more informed, confident, and engaged investment community in the region's leading financial hub. Investors, residents, and global stakeholders can look forward to a more accessible, transparent, and tech-enabled property market. In 2024, Dubai climbed one spot on JLL's Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2024, retaining its position as the only property market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to feature in the 'Transparent' tier. The emirate's gains in its ranking highlight the effectiveness of government initiatives to enhance market transparency and foster a more robust real estate environment in the region. To access the platform, click the following link: -Ends- About Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world's most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 77 countries with an approximate population of 3.7bn and an estimated GDP of USD 10.5trn. With a 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe, and the Americas through Dubai. DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region's largest financial ecosystem of 43,800 professionals working across over 6,150 active registered companies – making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region. The Centre's vision is to drive the future of finance through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and partnerships. Today, it is the global future of finance and innovation hub offering one of the region's most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups. Comprising a variety of world-renowned retail and dining venues, a dynamic art and culture scene, residential apartments, hotels, and public spaces, DIFC continues to be one of Dubai's most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations. For further information, please visit our website: or follow us on LinkedIn and X @DIFC. For media enquiries, please contact: Nivine William | Nisha Celina Burson | | Rasha Mezher | Dubai International Financial Centre Authority Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications
