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  • [New] Osaka Metro is planning practical implementation around Morinomiya from fiscal 2028, demonstrating how landing infrastructure could connect directly with established metro networks and urban-development projects. openpr
  • [New] If you run anything that depends on water, power or agricultural supply here - and in Colombia that is most businesses - the planning horizon that matters is December to March, and the time to plan for it is now, while reservoirs are still above 70%. The Rio Times
  • [New] Looking ahead, Abu Dhabi is projected to maintain its leadership due to sustained mega-project investments and long-term urban planning strategies, while Dubai will continue contributing through high-profile commercial and residential developments. MarkNtel Advisors
  • [New] India's urban buses must evolve from a last-resort transport to the backbone of urban mobility, combining electrification, accessibility and integrated planning to realize Viksit Bharat 2047. PMF IAS
  • [New] In support of the Dubai Urban Plan 2040 and the Year of the Family objectives, the Executive Council approved a pioneering planning model for citizens' residential areas aimed at developing vibrant, sustainable and socially connected neighborhoods. Emirati Times
  • Urban Planning: Dubai's urban planning will undergo a metamorphosis with the advent of 3D printing. Khaleej Times
  • Rather than general-purpose tools applied broadly, the most powerful AI deployments in 2026 are purpose-built for specific industries - utilities management, urban planning, healthcare diagnostics, financial risk modelling, and more. AZTech Training
  • Fresh knowledge will be generated about the major drivers of water use, especially from industrial and agricultural activities, and also constructed for sustainable long-term water resource planning, validated data-driven tools of which one application is for Shanghai. SpringerLink
  • Saudi Arabia is set to record 35.8% CAGR through 2036 as outdoor worker protection and city heat planning expand. FactMr
  • The global smart city market's growth, projected to accelerate through 2030, underscores the increasing reliance on GPS for urban planning, public transit, and connected infrastructure. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
  • Air travel to Dubai is set to stabilise, with several international airlines planning to resume operations to Dubai International Airport after recent regional disruptions. Northeast Herald
  • As CBET volumes grow in South Asia, stronger regional planning institutions and closer coordination, particularly for transmission development and system operations, will become increasingly important. ORF Middle East
  • As AI-driven journey planning, unified ticketing systems, shared electric fleets, and smart city projects continue to expand, MaaS is emerging as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional transportation models, creating significant growth opportunities through 2035. Precedence Research
  • The final phase, Innovation and Integration, will run from 2031 to 2035, when Asean member states are expected to develop age technology ecosystems, encourage cross-border investments in silver industries and fully integrate aging concerns into regional development planning. SunStar Publishing Inc.
  • Importantly, the Regulation on trans-European transport networks now requires 431 urban nodes across Europe to adopt a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan by end 2027, further strengthening the role of SUMP in transport planning. Mobility and Transport

Last updated: 28 August 2026



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