The Quality of Life Program launched its new report on “Smart Cities“, which reviews the most prominent global trends in developing Smart Cities and their role in improving the standard of living and enhancing urban sustainability, to achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to promote the humanization of cities and promote smart cities.

Smart cities are considered the most important pillars of modern urban development, as they rely on the use of advanced technologies, data analytics, and the Internet of Things to improve the efficiency of services, raise the quality of life, and address the growing urban challenges such as <The report pointed out that smart cities are considered one of the most important pillars of modern urban development, as they rely on the use of advanced technologies, data analytics and the Internet of Things to improve the efficiency of services, raise the quality of life, and address growing urban challenges such as traffic congestion, pollution and resource management.
He pointed out that this trend is gaining increasing global importance, as the United Nations expects about 68% of the world's population to live in urban areas by 2050.

The report addressed the impact of cities. <The report addressed the impact of smart cities on the quality of life, explaining that technical integration contributes to improving access to healthcare, education and government services, and enhancing safety and social inclusion. <The report reviewed a number of global indicators that confirm the ability of smart solutions to reduce emergency response times, improve educational outcomes, raise the level of satisfaction of residents with public services, as well as reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions through smart grids and advanced transportation systems. <The report also highlighted the economic and social dimensions of smart cities, noting their role in supporting economic growth and increasing GDP, as well as reducing social gaps and promoting inclusiveness. It cited successful international models that demonstrated the ability of technology-based urban planning to improve living conditions, reduce energy poverty and increase the efficiency of cities. The report emphasized that adopting smart city concepts is a key pillar for achieving sustainable urban development, improving the quality of life, and building more resilient and prosperous communities, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of Saudi cities regionally and globally.