United Arab Emirates: Integration of Smart Technology – An Innovative Solution for Climate Change Mitigation

Abstract

Smart cities are where dreams are made true for the future. Abu Dhabi, UAE has been given the title of smartest city in the Middle East region in the “Smart City Index 2021.” UAE is known for its rich natural resources that established much business connectivity and developed the country economically and socially. It built an innovative infrastructure with equipment for healthcare and connected people through smartphones avoiding patient travel. This enhances the patient’s life expectancy and mortality rate. UAE’s net zero emission by 2050 will reduce the carbon footprint from its industries. UAE, on the other hand, is building sustainable, innovative, smart, and energy-efficient cities. It is the leading country in the world with digital transformation in the Arab world. In this study, the scope of Gulf countries moving toward smart cities are analyzed with air pollution. The slope of regression for PM₁₀ from linear regression was Khadija (0.9442), CI 0.9237 to 0.9647 and Khalifa City (0.9745), CI 0.9591 to 0.9900. In 2022, the CO₂ per capita emissions of UAE (25.8t) are higher over the world (4.7t). However, PM₁₀ and AQI seem to be pretty good in a few cities, enhancing the living style, and climate change mitigation.

Citation

Gandam, P.J., Chen, X., Iyyanki, M., Kose, U. and Balas, V.E. (2024), "United Arab Emirates: Integration of Smart Technology – An Innovative Solution for Climate Change Mitigation", 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. 345-362. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-292-720241021