Clark Development Corp. (CDC) President and CEO Agnes Devanadera hosted a trade delegation from the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines at the Office of the President on June 24 to explore opportunities that could further strengthen Clark’s position as a smart city. Devanadera met with Counsellor and Trade Commissioner Eleonore Christiane Rupprecht and Trade Commissioner for Infrastructure Dodjie Fabian to discuss potential areas for collaboration in capacity building and development across priority sectors. CDC also presented updates on the Freeport’s development and tourism infrastructure, highlighting opportunities in sustainability, tourism, and investment for Canadian stakeholders. Counsellor Rupprecht and Commissioner Fabian also received tokens bearing the “Made in Clark, Philippines” certification mark, which CDC registered with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines in 2024. PHOTO FROM CDC
Jul 3, 2026 · via manilatimes.net
- | 1:00 pm Egypt’s infrastructure boom is forcing a reckoning with how to protect its ancient cities As Egypt invests billions in infrastructure, Dr. Abdelhamid Salah Al-Sharief says heritage must become central to the country's development strategy. Egypt’s infrastructure sector has undergone one of the region’s most ambitious periods of expansion over the past decade, with more than $100 billion invested in megaprojects and the market projected to exceed $70 billion by 2031. Driven by major public investment, the country has launched a series of large-scale developments aimed at modernizing its economy, strengthening connectivity and supporting long-term growth. From the New Administrative Capital and 14 new smart cities to the expansion of the North Coast and New Alamein, Egypt has embarked on an unprecedented wave of megaprojects. Recent initiatives include The Spine urban development, a $560 million solar project expected to add 1GW of renewable energy capacity, and major transport investments such as the Cairo Monorail and the country’s $4.5 billion high-speed rail network. As these projects reshape Egypt’s urban and economic landscape, they also raise an important question: how can rapid modernization be balanced with the preservation of one of the world’s richest historical and cultural legacies? Egypt’s built heritage spans more than five millennia, encompassing Pharaonic, Graeco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic civilizations. At Egypt’s Big 5 Construct Exhibition, Dr. Abdelhamid Al-Sharief, Chairman of the Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation, highlighted the importance of integrating heritage conservation into long-term planning to ensure that development enhances, rather than compromises, the country’s unique historical identity. “Ideally, there should be no conflict whatsoever between conservation and development,” said Al-Sharief. “When there is a comprehensive understanding of what needs to be preserved and what our heritage actually is, the development plan becomes adaptable and smart enough to actually add value to that heritage instead
Jul 3, 2026 · via fastcompanyme.com
Better known for its unique Rockchip industrial PC designs, Mekotronics has now launched an “AI Box” based on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 4GB/8GB or Jetson Orin NX 8GB/16GB for humanoid robots, smart transportation (V2X) applications, Smart Cities, Smart Agriculture, medical imaging, and more. While the company often provides niche features on its Rockchip systems, its Jetson embedded computer offers pretty standard interfaces with an HDMI video output, six USB Type-A ports, two Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports (one with PoE), a 40-pin GPIO header, two camera connectors, a terminal block for CAN Bus and UART, and a system connector for LEDs, power button, etc… Mekotronics AI Box specifications: - Compatible modules - NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 4GB up to 34 TOPS - NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 8GB up to 67 TOPS - NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB up to 117 TOPS - NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB up to 157 TOPS - Storage - 2x M.2 Key-M sockets for NVMe SSD - MicroSD card slot - Video output – HDMI port - Camera – 2x camera connectors - Networking - 2x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports, including one with PoE - Optional WiFi and Bluetooth with external SMA antenna - USB - 4x USB 3.1 Type A ports - 2x USB 2.0 Type A ports - 1x USB 3.0 Type-C port - Expansion - M.2 Key-M (PCIe Gen3 x4) 2280 socket - M.2 Key-M (PCIe Gen3 x2) 2230 socket - 40-pin GPIO header (externally accessible) - 6-pin terminal block with CAN bus, UART, 3.3V, and GND - Misc - 5V PWM fan connector - 10-pin system connector with UART, auto power on, recovery, LEDs, power button, etc… - Wall mounting holes - Power Supply – 9-20V up to 5V via power barrel jack - Dimensions – PCB: 136 x 79mm -
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On June 22, 2026, the White House made quantum computing a formal US national priority, releasing two executive orders that position quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography at the center of US industrial policy and national security strategy. The urgency is evident in the data. IDC surveyed 535 US government organizations and found that 32% are currently running quantum computing pilots; among federal agencies specifically, that figure rises to 49%, with another 40% planning to launch pilots within the next 12–24 months. This is no longer theoretical exploration; it reflects active government commitment to quantum technology development. Two executive orders target quantum computing The first executive order, “Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation,” establishes the Quantum Computer for Application Development and Discovery Science (QC-ADDS) program. This initiative directs the Department of Energy, in coordination with Defense, Commerce, and intelligence agencies, to develop quantum computing systems capable of solving problems beyond classical computing capabilities. Potential applications include climate modeling, advanced signal processing, and defense logistics optimization. The timeline is demanding: the Department of Energy must publish technical specifications within 90 days and explore private-sector partnership models within 180 days. The Pentagon is directed to field at least three quantum sensor projects by September 2028. The order also addresses critical infrastructure gaps, including stronger protections for domestic quantum supply chains, expanded counterintelligence measures for quantum technology, and a mandate for a government-wide quantum workforce strategy. The second executive order addresses the defensive imperative: “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks.” It confronts a specific and present threat: adversaries may be collecting encrypted US data today, banking on the ability to decrypt it once large-scale quantum computers become operational. This tactic is known as “harvest now, decrypt later”: the practice of stockpiling encrypted data today in order to decrypt it later, once
Jul 3, 2026 · via idc.com
Abstract Electro-medical waste (EMW) management presents critical challenges related to traceability, regulatory compliance, and operational safety in healthcare environments, where improper handling can pose serious risks to public health and the environment. To address these challenges, this work proposes a blockchain-integrated Internet of Things framework, termed BIOT-EMW, which combines IoT sensing, blockchain-based auditability, and edge-level intelligence to enable secure and transparent EMW lifecycle management. A convolutional neural network-based computer vision module is deployed at the edge to automate EMW classification and reduce manual intervention. The performance evaluation of the proposed BIOT-EMW system emphasizes system-level operational metrics, including latency, delay, bandwidth, power consumption, resource utilization, and scalability, rather than exhaustive model-level benchmarking. Experimental results show that edge-level processing latency ranges from 3.45 to 9.33 ms, end-to-edge communication delay from 6.43 to 12.11 ms, bandwidth usage from 24.54 Mbps to 34.87 Mbps, and device-level power consumption from 6.5 to 13.31 mW, with resource utilization between 78 and 92% and scalability reaching up to 97%. In a prototype-scale experimental testbed, the BIOT-EMW framework shows feasible and efficient operation with promising scalability for automated electro-medical waste management in smart healthcare facilities. Introduction The rapid growth of electro-medical waste (EMW) poses important risks to public health and the environment, mainly in healthcare facilities where improper handling can lead to contamination, regulatory violations, and safety hazards. Traditional waste management systems often lack end-to-end traceability, real-time monitoring, and automated compliance mechanisms, making them inadequate for managing the complex lifecycle of EMW. With the deployment of connected medical devices and digital healthcare infrastructure, there is an upward need for intelligent, secure, and scalable waste management solutions personalized specifically to electro-medical waste streams. Recent advances in the Internet of Things (IoT) have enabled real-time sensing and monitoring across healthcare environments. IoT devices equipped with sensors and cameras can capture
Jul 3, 2026 · via nature.com
The global Palmprint Payment Market is poised for robust growth over the next decade as businesses, financial institutions, and consumers increasingly embrace biometric authentication for secure and frictionless transactions. According to a recent study by SNS Insider, the global Palmprint Payment Market size valued at USD 1.30 billion in 2025, is anticipated to grow to USD 3.57 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 10.64% over the 2026–2035 forecast period. With the quick transition towards contactless transactions and increasing problems relating to fraud and identity theft, the use of biometric payment systems has gained increased momentum. The method of authenticating a person’s identity through palmprints is an extremely efficient one since it does not require the user to remember a password or carry a card. From retail to banking, transportation to healthcare and educational institutions, corporations and many other sectors are now including palmprint payments in their digital architecture. Advancements in sensor technology, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence are continuously refining the precision and speed of these payment mechanisms, thus increasing trust in the world of biometric payment systems. Contactless Commerce Continues to Unlock New Growth Opportunities The rising inclination towards frictionless payments is prompting companies to adopt new-age biometric systems that can ensure ease of interaction and high levels of security at the same time. Palmprint payment technology eliminates the requirement for any physical card or smartphone from the part of customers for a streamlined transaction experience. Furthermore, banks and other payment service providers are also increasing their investments in sophisticated systems of authentication owing to the increase in the volume of digital transactions. The increased compatibility with cloud-based payment networks and digital wallets helps companies adopt biometric technologies easily and effectively. In addition to that, the supportive trends related to digital transformation, rise in smart cities, and the
Jul 2, 2026 · via snsinsider.com
By REBECCA SANTANA PHOENIX (AP) — For decades, all that separated the U.S. from Mexico was barbed wire. Now, after a massive infusion of cash from Congress, President Donald Trump’s administration is swiftly building what it has dubbed a “smart wall,” a combination of 30-foot-tall steel fencing and an array of sophisticated technology like sensors, cameras and towers allowing Border Patrol to surveil the territory. The wall is under heavy scrutiny for the billions of dollars being dedicated to it when border crossings are at their lowest in decades. Critics say the U.S. is militarizing the border as it increasingly deploys sophisticated surveillance technology to the area, impacting local communities. “We are seeing a massive expansion of surveillance and surveillance technology across the borderlands,” said Ricky Garza, border policy counsel at the Southern Border Communities Coalition, an advocacy group. “The wall in all its forms is harmful to communities.” Officials say the technology is complementary to the physical wall and frees up agents for other tasks. “It’s a smart wall. It’s not just a barrier,” Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said during recent congressional testimony. “It maximizes the use of our most valuable resource, which is our agents.” Contracts for hundreds of miles of wall already inked The wall has been a top priority for Trump, a Republican, since he first ran for president. During the administration of President Joe Biden, a Democrat, the border emerged as a flashpoint, with thousands of people seeking to cross into the country each day. Those numbers started to taper off shortly before Trump returned to office last year and then slowed to a trickle, with his broader immigration crackdown serving as a deterrent for would-be migrants. Flush with $46 billion to finish the wall after an infusion by Congress for immigration
Jul 2, 2026 · via twincities.com
New laws and regulatory updates related to right-to-repair laws and extended producer responsibility programs have taken effect in July. Some updates help advance EPR for textiles, carpet and packaging programs in California, Washington and New York. Meanwhile, a new right-to-repair program in Connecticut encompasses most types of consumer electronics. These updates build on a list of new laws that took effect in January. What new recycling and waste-related laws are affecting your area? Let us know at waste.dive.editors@industrydive.com. Connecticut right-to-repair law takes effect Connecticut’s right-to-repair law for consumer electronics went into effect July 1. The law covers most new home electronics and appliances manufactured after July 1, but certain products like video game consoles and alarm systems are exempt. The law requires manufacturers of covered equipment to make certain parts, tools and manuals available to independent repair providers. The right-to-repair provisions are part of a larger consumer protection law the Connecticut legislature passed in 2025. Textile producers meet key California EPR deadline Textile and apparel producers selling products in California had until July 1 to meet a key EPR for textiles deadline: register with the state’s producer responsibility organization. CalRecycle selected Landbell USA to manage the country’s first textile EPR program, which aims to divert clothing and other textiles from disposal. The program, which applies to covered materials like clothing, towels and bedding, is set to start in 2030. Washington producers join packaging EPR PRO Packaging producers in Washington had a July 1 deadline to register with the Circular Action Alliance, the state’s producer responsibility organization, under the state’s EPR for packaging program. The law also calls for the state’s Department of Ecology to conduct a statewide needs assessment and submit it by Dec. 31, 2026, to be updated with any new data by Dec. 31, 2027. When fully implemented
Jul 2, 2026 · via wastedive.com
Before the morning tea is brewed and the school rush begins, many Indian households are already thinking about water. Has the supply arrived? Is the overhead tank full? Should the pump be switched on now before the water stops flowing? Across cities, families continue to plan their day around uncertain supply schedules. In villages, many women still spend hours fetching water where piped connections remain unreliable. For millions, access to water is not as simple as turning on a tap. For a country that is building smart cities, these everyday struggles reveal a quieter challenge: how do you make essential services like water and electricity more reliable while reducing waste? The answer, increasingly, lies in data. Over the last few decades, Ahmedabad-based Cimcon has been helping cities, towns and villages do exactly that. Using sensors, automation and artificial intelligence, the company enables authorities to monitor water networks, pumping stations, street lights and other public infrastructure in real time. The goal isn't simply to make cities smarter but to ensure that a leaking pipeline is detected before thousands of litres are lost, a malfunctioning pump is fixed before households run dry, and public infrastructure works efficiently enough to save both water and energy. Behind these solutions is a journey that began nearly four decades ago, when automation itself was still a foreign concept in much of India. Building automation solutions before India was ready When Anil Agrawal returned to India in 1988 after studying advanced automation systems in the United States, he was driven by a simple question: how could technology solve real-world problems back home? Today, Agrawal serves as the Founder and CEO of Cimcon, but back then, the landscape looked very different. "There was very limited automation. Everything was manual," he recalls. Most utilities relied on paperwork, field inspections
Jul 2, 2026 · via thebetterindia.com
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Chandigarh: The municipal corporation has handed over comprehensive financial records and employee dossiers to the Central Bureau of Investigation (
CBI) to assist in its ongoing probe into a scam of fake fixed deposit (FD).
The submission follows a detailed 20-point questionnaire from the cenrtal agency targeting the Chandigarh Smart City projectâs financial dealings, primarily involving IDFC Bank.
Because the request included archival documents, the civic body requested an extension from the CBI to locate and verify the files. âThe accounts department meticulously verified all documents before submission, including authorisation orders for bank emails,â an MC source told
The TOI.
Before moving the files from the Smart City building, the MC filmed the entire collection process to maintain a strict chain of custody and ensure no documents were misplaced.
The relocation also cleared the Smart City building, which has been leased to the corporate affairs ministryâs registrar of companies (ROC) for about â¹30 lakh a month. A dedicated team of engineering and accounts officials managed the transfer of the remaining records to the corporation headquarters.
Jul 2, 2026 · via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Can Tho (VNA) – Can Tho and partners from the Republic of Korea (RoK) are seeking to expand cooperation in smart urban development, artificial intelligence (AI) and green industry, following talks between the municipal People's Committee and a RoK delegation led by Prof. Kim Hak-min, head of the Ethics Investigation Advisory Committee of the RoK National Assembly. During the meeting on July 2, Kim said the delegation aims to deepen cooperation with the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho in cultural exchanges, high-quality human resources development, and the implementation of existing joint projects. He proposed establishing a regional cooperation platform linking government agencies, universities and businesses. Strengthening connectivity among Can Tho, Soc Trang and Hau Giang, he said, would help create a new growth pole and provide fresh momentum for the Mekong Delta's long-term development. Kim also suggested that Can Tho focus on three innovation pillars - advanced manufacturing and digital technologies, biotechnology, and water management and sustainable agriculture. Leveraging the region's existing infrastructure and human resources, he said, could accelerate development and unlock new growth opportunities. He pledged to bring together Korean experts to help formulate a comprehensive master plan for the region. At the meeting, Can Tho introduced its investment priorities and shared information on five groups of projects and programmes planned for implementation from 2026. These include science and technology development, digital transformation, AI applications, smart city initiatives, priority projects seeking international partners, and the city's technology needs through 2030, many of which align with the interests of Korean businesses in areas such as environmental protection, climate change, AI and agricultural production. Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Van Khoi said the city's strategic role in regional connectivity has become even more prominent following recent administrative restructuring. He noted that transport and logistics infrastructure continues
Jul 2, 2026 · via en.vietnamplus.vn
Dive Brief: - Joby Aviation and the Toyota Motor Corp. have reached a stockholders’ agreement to establish an air mobility joint venture to produce Joby’s S4 Series electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, according to a joint press release on Tuesday. - The new entity, dubbed Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Co., will combine Joby’s expertise in electric aviation with Toyota’s knowledge of production systems and facilitating operations. - Under the agreement, Joby will purchase shares valued at $980,000, representing 49% ownership of the joint venture, per a securities filing. Toyota will buy shares valued at $1.02 million, making it the majority owner with a 51% stake. Dive Insight: Joby and Toyota have also entered into an exclusive manufacturing supply contract as well as commercial and intellectual property agreements, according to the securities filing. Furthermore, Joby is expected to grant JTAMPC exclusive rights to manufacture the S4 Series aircraft, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the manufacturing supply contract. As part of the agreement, Toyota will provide the joint venture a royalty-free license to develop manufacturing IP, as well as authority to use the automaker’s background manufacturing IP for a fee. Additionally, the joint entity will retain ownership of any IP it develops and third-party IP created for JTAMPC. The company will also give Joby and Toyota royalty-free licenses to use any of its IP for its products and services. JTAMPC’s headquarters will be located in Marina, California, which will be close to Joby’s home base in nearby Santa Cruz. The new company is required to collaborate with Joby under the terms of the agreement, a Toyota spokesperson said in an email. Joby has additive and subtractive manufacturing, training, machining, aircraft assembly and flight test facilities in Marina, according to a securities filing. The eVTOL maker also operates a
Jul 2, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Peninsula Clean Energy Rebrands as WestLight Energy; Name Change Will Appear on Utility Bills Starting July 17 San Mateo and Los Banos customers to see new name on energy bills starting July 17 Redwood City, CA, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Redwood City, CA, July 1, 2026 — Beginning today, Peninsula Clean Energy is operating under its new name: WestLight Energy. Starting July 17, customers who already receive their electricity from Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) will begin seeing the name WestLight Energy on their monthly utility bills. Founded in 2016, the public agency procures 100% clean energy, at rates typically 5-10% lower than PG&E, for more than 314,000 households and businesses across San Mateo County and Los Banos. "Our customers will start seeing WestLight Energy on their utility bills, with no changes to services or benefits," says WestLight Energy CEO Shawn Marshall. "After 10 years procuring clean energy as Peninsula Clean Energy, and saving our customers more than $226 million, we are marking the next decade with a new name. WestLight Energy is a clearer, more inclusive name that reflects both the communities we serve today and the broader role we play in helping customers transition to a clean energy future.” The name reflects WestLight Energy's evolution over the past decade. Through long-term investments in new clean energy projects, the agency has helped advance California's transition to a cleaner electric grid. As WestLight Energy, it will continue that work while helping customers transition away from fossil fuels in their homes, businesses, and transportation. "The renaming of Peninsula Clean Energy to WestLight Energy reflects a new chapter for our Agency," said Marty Medina, Chair of the Board. "Our next chapter goes beyond rate savings and clean power procurement and seeks to expand customer benefits and community energy investments that are
Jul 2, 2026 · via energydigital.com
Two metropolises seek common ground through city dialogue By MINGMEI Li in New York | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-02 07:52 The Our Water Season III: Shanghai-New York City Dialogue launched in New York Bloomberg Tower on Tuesday. Under the theme "Rivers of Opportunities", the forum brought together government representatives, business leaders, financial institutions, consumer brands and cultural figures to explore new opportunities for China-US cooperation, with a special focus on financial and consumer industry collaboration between the two cities. Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, said Shanghai and New York share many defining characteristics as waterfront cities and global centers of commerce and culture. Bloomberg, whose company has operated in Shanghai for more than three decades and who visited China in 2025, said exchanges between cities are more important than ever. "Now the conversation has arrived, and another great waterfront city, and that's something New York shares in common with Shanghai," he said. The former New York mayor said New York and Shanghai are both cultural, commercial and culinary capitals. "Great cities just don't compete with each other. They learn from each other. That kind of exchange between cities has never been more important," he said. Bloomberg noted that more than half of the world's population now lives in cities, placing urban governments at the forefront of addressing challenges ranging from public health and education to housing and climate change. "We borrow ideas from other cities, and we're glad the other cities borrowed from us," he added. Tang Zhiwen, minister at the Chinese Embassy in the United States, said exchanges between Shanghai and New York have become vivid examples of how China and the US can pursue mutual success through cooperation. He said the two cities could take the lead in emerging fields including artificial intelligence, climate
Jul 2, 2026 · via global.chinadaily.com.cn
Dive Brief: - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Friday denied a challenge by several states and industry groups to a 2024 Environmental Protection Agency rule revising the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particulate matter, also known as the “soot standard.” - The EPA last year moved to vacate the stricter 2024 rule, agreeing with the plaintiffs that the agency under the Biden administration had exceeded its authority and failed to consider costs when it initiated the review that led to the revision. - A separate case filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in April, in which a coalition of 10 states; the District of Columbia; Harris County, Texas; and New York City sued the EPA for failing to implement the 2024 “soot standard,” remains pending. Dive Insight: The Clean Air Act requires EPA to set air quality standards for fine particulate matter from vehicle exhaust pipes, power plants and factories and to designate areas of the country in violation of those standards. In 2024, the EPA under President Joe Biden set new standards lowering the soot standard from 12 micrograms to 9 micrograms per cubic meter of air by 2032. Republican attorneys general from 24 states and a coalition of industry organizations filed suit in March 2024 arguing the EPA lacked statutory authority to promulgate the new rule and contending it was tainted by impermissible “environmental justice” considerations. In November 2025, the EPA under the Trump administration moved to vacate the rule on the grounds that it exceeded its statutory authority and acted unreasonably by failing to consider costs. “Because these arguments lack merit, we deny the petitions for review and the motion for vacatur,” the June 26 appeals court ruling states. If the EPA ultimately implements
Jul 1, 2026 · via utilitydive.com
NEW YORK, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese business hub Shanghai and its U.S. counterpart New York recently held a series of dialogues here to bolster exchanges between the two global metropolises. A launch ceremony was held on Tuesday in Manhattan for the third season of "Our Water: Flowing from Shanghai - Intercultural Dialogues among World Cities," followed by a fireside chat and panel discussions on bilateral financial investment and opportunities in consumer markets. Both Shanghai and New York are great waterfront cities and cultural, commercial and culinary capitals, according to former New York mayor and media mogul Michael Bloomberg. "Great cities just don't compete with each other. They learn from each other. And that kind of exchange between cities has never been more important," said Bloomberg at the function. The dialogue promotes sharing ideas, added Bloomberg, who hosted the event on Tuesday. The friendly exchanges and mutual learning between these two cities vividly illustrate how China and the United States can achieve mutual success and shared prosperity, said Tang Zhiwen, minister at the Chinese Embassy in the United States. Shanghai and New York could set a benchmark for mutually beneficial cooperation in China-U.S. economic and trade ties, said Tang in addressing the audience at the ceremony. The two cities could also take the lead in cooperation on emerging frontiers, such as artificial intelligence, climate change and smart cities, and contribute to enriching the substance of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, he added. Moreover, scholars, artists and students from the two cities joined a roundtable dialogue at the China Institute of America on how culture, education and technology can enhance mutual understanding. ■
Jul 1, 2026 · via english.news.cn
Arab Forum on Sustainable and Smart Cities Convenes in Morocco Kenitra (Morocco), July 01 (QNA) - The Arab Forum on Sustainable and Smart Cities and Arab Building Technology kicked off in Kenitra, Morocco, on Wednesday. The three-day event is organized by Moroccan Ibn Tofail University in partnership with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). The agenda features scientific and thematic panel discussions on smart and sustainable cities, as well as the urban context and prospects for development and urban transformation. It likewise focuses on sustainability in the contemporary urban environment, alternating between enduring urban heritage and smart management of resources, in addition to the role of universities and institutions in qualifying engineering talent in this domain. The sessions will likewise address digital transformation and AI applications in urban environments, with a roundtable focusing on sustaining engineer learning in the Arab world, a strategic perspective to unify curriculum standards in the fields of smart cities and green buildings. Addressing the inaugural session, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Tahami, President of Ibn Tofail University, said the forum convenes in the wake of rapid challenges pertinent to urbanization and climate change. He added that there is overwhelming pressure on resources and infrastructure that triggers the necessity of devising Arab development models that are more sustainable and creative to reinforce integration between urban heritage and cutting-edge technology. For his part, Dr. Mohamed Sanad Abu Darwish, Director of the Department of Science and Scientific Research at ALECSO, said future sustainable and smart cities have become a strategic imperative. He added that this gathering intends to back Arab informative policies that aim to build secure, flexible, and eco-friendly cities. Director General of the Arab Smart Cities Forum, Eng. Nisreen Namrouqa, emphasized that it is important to have combined Arab efforts to confront challenges facing urban
Jul 1, 2026 · via qna.org.qa