During its participation in the International Conference and Exhibition on Facilities Management 2026 , the Eastern Province Municipality reviewed its experience in employing digital transformation and smart city technologies to develop the municipal work system. This took place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, within a dialogue session entitled “Smart and Connected Buildings”, with the participation of the Undersecretary for Digital Transformation and Smart Cities at the Municipality, Nael Al-Haqil, and a number of experts and specialists in the fields of facilities management, technologies and smart solutions.
Smart buildings and facilities management
The session addressed the rapid transformations in the concept of smart and connected buildings , and the role of modern technologies, data and digital systems in developing methods of managing and operating facilities, raising operational efficiency and enhancing sustainability, which contributes to building smarter, more connected urban environments that are responsive to the needs of beneficiaries.
Al-Haqil explained during his participation that the integration of data and digital systems is a key enabler for developing the municipal work system, supporting decision-making, and improving operational efficiency. He emphasized the importance of employing smart solutions in developing facilities and enhancing their ability to respond to future changes and needs. The session reviewed several topics related to strategic directions towards smart buildings, mechanisms for employing modern technologies in implementation and operation, the future of integration and cooperation between different sectors, and the role of data and digital solutions in developing the facilities management system and enhancing its efficiency and sustainability.
Employing modern technologies
The participation of the Eastern Province Municipality in the conference comes as an extension of its efforts to employ modern technologies, data and smart city applications to develop municipal services, enhance integration between digital systems and platforms, and raise operational efficiency, which contributes to developing a smarter and more sustainable urban system and improving the quality of life.
The participation reflects the Secretariat’s keenness to exchange experiences and expertise in the fields of digital transformation, smart cities and facilities management, and to explore opportunities for cooperation and benefit from technological developments in developing more efficient, flexible and responsive urban environments for future needs, in line with the directions of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.
The Eastern Province Municipality showcases its experience in digital transformation and smart cities at the Facilities Management Conference
During the Facilities Management Conference 2026, the Secretariat presented the use of data and smart solutions to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability and quality of life.
