By Mohamed Elashi & Laila Humairah
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Smart cities use technology and sustainability to improve city life. Data collection enhances services, lowers environmental impact and boosts economic growth. As urban populations grow, the priority is on better transportation links and community involvement to meet residents' needs.
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In this episode of The Exchange, Laila Humairah thoroughly explores the concept of smart cities. We speak with Jamil Ahmad, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), about the defining features of a 'smart' city. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Msheireb Properties met with our reporter, Mohamed Elashi, to discuss how Msheireb Downtown Doha was successfully transformed into a sustainable smart city.
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