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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
