Ankur Bansal, Partner at EY-Parthenon presents “From Smart to Sustainable: Building Cities that Thrive” at the upcoming Sustainability and ESG International Summit (June 2-3, Sheraton cairo Hotel).
Across the Middle East, a new generation of cities is emerging—planned from the ground up to be both technologically advanced and environmentally sustainable. Giga-projects such as NEOM, The Line, Lusail, and Masdar City exemplify a regional shift toward integrating smart city innovation with sustainable urban design.
These developments are redefining urbanism in arid environments, where resource efficiency, climate resilience, and economic diversification are critical. It highlights the role of digital technologies—such as AI, IoT, and advanced data platforms—in enabling low-carbon infrastructure, intelligent mobility systems, and circular resource flows. By analysing the strategies and challenges unique to the Middle Eastern context, insights will be discussed into how smart cities can evolve beyond efficiency to become models of long-term environmental stewardship and holistic urban transformation.
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