Digital Technologies in Smart Sustainable Cities: Focal Cases in the UAE

The chapter aims to provide a conceptual review of the role of digital technologies in building smart sustainable cities and smart infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The chapter explores how digital technologies can be leveraged to address sustainability challenges, including energy consumption, transportation, and waste management. The main objective of this chapter is to examine how digital technologies can be integrated into urban planning and development strategies to promote sustainable development in the UAE. To achieve this objective, the chapter will employ a case study methodology. The case studies will focus on specific examples of smart infrastructure and sustainable development initiatives in the UAE. These case studies will provide insights into how digital technologies have been used to improve sustainability outcomes, and the challenges and opportunities associated with their implementation. Specifically, the chapter will examine the role of digital technologies in building smart transportation systems, smart energy grids, and smart waste management systems. Overall, this chapter contributes to the ongoing discussion on the potential of digital technologies in promoting sustainable development in urban areas. It provides insights and recommendations for policymakers, urban planners, and other stakeholders involved in the development of smart sustainable cities and smart infrastructure in the UAE and beyond.