UAE explores the future of digital transformation

Digital Transformation has become the bedrock of UAE’s Vision 2021 which is driving business transformation and accelerated operations across both enterprises and government entities.

With that in mind, Abu Dhabi again is leading the MENA cities in the use of technology to improve the quality of life for residents, according to the third edition of the annual IMD-SUTD Smart City Index (SCI).

Abu Dhabi climbed 14 places to rank 28th out of 118 cities in the global ranking of smart cities as compared to 2020 in the survey where 15,000 people from 118 cities around the world participated.

The index reveals that city-dwellers’ perceptions of how technology is helping to address urban challenges have been highly affected by the pandemic and its acceleration of digital transformation.

The new ranking, which coincides with the approaching Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit -due to convene in the UAE next month- is reflective of the significant impact on the quality of life of the Dhabi's position as a leader in digital transformation.

Commenting on the milestone, Falah Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport - Abu Dhabi, indicated that the UAE capital is working diligently to ensure alignment with data-driven smart sustainable cities of the future, in accordance with the visionary vision of the wise leadership.

"Data-driven innovation is central to economic growth in cities, and the department is constantly working on building smart and interactive systems and platforms that focus on developing a long-term strategy that enables us to achieve the aspirations of our people, and respond to their needs," he added.

The UAE government is keen to invest in modern digital technologies across all forms of communication, including automated processes, digital solutions, and information gathering, among others, in line with its commitment to supporting the digital transformation process in Dubai as well as to contribute to creating a more sustainable and prosperous future in all aspects of life.

The UAE has been launching initiatives and innovations, advanced technologies, and digitization of operational processes toward comprehensive development and the improvement of the quality of life in the country .