[New] Government-led smart city and national transformation programs, such as Vision 2030, are acting as major catalysts by prioritizing connected infrastructure, intelligent transport systems, and digitally managed public services that rely heavily on M2M connectivity.
Precedence Research
[New] Tech-focused travelers will be drawn to London as it has become Europe's premier smart city, with the 2026 rollout of 5G across the entire Underground network and the world's most advanced contactless payment ecosystem.
BusinessMole
[New] As utilities and governments continue to invest in smart grid technologies, the implementation of AMI is anticipated to play a pivotal role in modernizing power infrastructure and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources.
EIN Presswire
[New] Half a trillion dollars - that's the potential annual savings when smart cities fully embrace 5G and IoT by 2030.
PatentPC
[New] In just a year or two, over half of all IoT devices in smart cities will be powered by 5G.
PatentPC
[New] Smart Dubai's infrastructure will simply not accept systems that fall short of its digital standards.
GrupDev
The Arab company Presight AI Ltd has established a branch in Albania that will implement the controversial Smart City project.
Pamfleti
The Singapore Smart City Master Plan is a bold and ambitious initiative that has the potential to transform Singapore into a global leader in urban innovation.
T.Jis
The creation of Philippine smart cities by 2030 becomes urgent because humanity will find itself at a pivotal crossroads by then.
The Manila Times
In 2026, GCC cities like Doha, Dubai, and Riyadh will continue their push towards smart city development.
Travel And Tour World
The UAE's focus on sustainability, innovative architecture, and high-quality construction projects will continue to further support its use of smart glass.
Precedence Research
In 2026, the MWC will focus on six themes: smart infrastructure, connected artificial intelligence, AI for enterprise, AI nexuses, inclusive technology and game-changers.
CIDOB
IoT sensors and smart infrastructure solutions from firms such as Honeywell and Siemens enable real-time monitoring of buildings, bridges, and urban environments to detect potential hazards before they escalate.
Precedence Research
2026 will reward businesses that invest in scalable, smart, and secure digital wallet infrastructure.
Digipay.guru
57% of respondents plan to increase investment in energy-efficiency measures over 2026; 55% for smart building technologies; and 54% for building electrification.
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen
Last updated: 19 January 2026
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