Global Scans · Smart Cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] The K-Smart City project will create a 330-hectare pilot district based on South Korean smart city technologies. The Astana Times
• [New] In 2026, Saudi Arabia will dedicate USD 100 billion to collaborative investment programs in AI, smart cities, and advanced digital infrastructure to facilitate autonomous systems integration initiatives. Precedence Research
• [New] The European Union's Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy commits member states to doubling cycling modal share by 2030, with dedicated funding streams for protected cycling infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by rapid digitalization, a large technology-savvy population, expanding e-commerce ecosystems, and increasing investments in AI, IoT, and smart city initiatives. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, forecast to expand at a 19.4% CAGR during 2026-2033, driven by large-scale urban resilience initiatives, smart city programs, high climate vulnerability, and multilateral development financing. Persistence Market Research
• [New] 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
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period due to extensive smart city development initiatives, population expansion, and fast urbanization. Precedence Research
• Between 2026 and 2030, PropTech will be reshaped by seven forces: agentic AI for property operations, blockchain and tokenization of real estate, smart building IoT, digital twins, SaaS property platforms, construction technology, and ESG sustainability tracking. Acquaint Softtech
• Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Intelligent Transportation Society Singapore implemented the Smart Mobility 2030 plan, integrating AI and IoT to optimize traffic flow. Persistence Market Research
• Buyers now expect air conditioners to integrate fully with mobile apps, voice assistants, smart home ecosystems, and Building Management Systems (BMS). Kanion Co
• Projects like smart cities & Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation is expected to lead a surge in the demand for cement. Shaping Tomorrow
• Developers in the GCC are becoming increasingly interested in adopting the information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and master planning that will aid the development of modern smart cities. eyeofriyadh.com
• In the Middle East, stakeholders are paying significant attention to the growing smart city industry and it is expected that new city sub-developments will incorporate elements of smart infrastructure. eyeofriyadh.com
• Asian smart city startups will generate $50 billion in global revenue by 2026. Outsource Accelerator
• Countries capable of combining: renewable energy, nuclear power, smart grids, AI-based optimization systems, energy storage, semiconductor infrastructure and advanced cooling technologies will gain a decisive advantage in the emerging global order. Global Panorama
• Countries capable of integrating renewable energy, artificial intelligence, smart grids and advanced digital infrastructure will shape the future balance of global power. Global Panorama
• The future of Europe's energy system will depend on the ability to accelerate the planning and implementation of smart grid investments, make more efficient use of existing infrastructure and further strengthen cooperation among Member States, regulators, system operators and technology partners. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• India, Southeast Asia, and Middle Eastern smart cities are expected to create high-growth opportunities over the next decade. DataM Intelligence
• Companies that establish early commercial presence in Level 4 urban corridors, particularly in geo-fenced smart city zones, will secure structural competitive advantages as regulatory frameworks mature globally. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 13 July 2026