The Role of Government in Ensuring Sustainability in Smart Urban Development: A Case Study of Kuwait

Abstract

The emergence of smart cities, metropolises that integrate physical infrastructure, digital technology, and data analytics, and that focus on urban sustainability, have profoundly changed urban development. In the modern digital era, robust infrastructure has become an indispensable catalyst for urban advancement. Kuwait is dedicated to the integration of diverse renewable energy technologies in the development of smart cities that enhance energy security, promote innovation, and contribute to global climate change mitigation efforts. Focusing on smart cities within Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, a review is presented of how successfully they have effectively combined technology, infrastructure, and sustainability to serve as models for new global and regional developments. Insights into what makes a city smart are provided in different settings.

Citation

Alkhaldi, A., Malik, S., Alhammadi, S. and Lytras, M.D. (2024), "The Role of Government in Ensuring Sustainability in Smart Urban Development: A Case Study of Kuwait", Lytras, M.D., Alkhaldi, A. and Malik, S. (Ed.) The Emerald Handbook of Smart Cities in the Gulf Region: Innovation, Development, Transformation, and Prosperity for Vision 2040, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 239-249. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-292-720241014