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24.10.2025
21:03 IbTimes.co.uk Is Sam Altman Hiding Something? OpenAI CEO's Secret Role in Project NEOM Baffles Investigators

Sam Altman's alleged ties to Saudi Arabia's NEOM project spark questions over transparency and AI ethics.

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10:40 HydrogenFuelNews.com Hydrogen Production Pivot: Air Products Shutters US Projects, Advances NEOM and Louisiana Plans

On May 10, 2025, Air Products and Chemicals quietly revamped its earnings outlook and reshuffled its hydrogen production game plan.…

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23.10.2025
10:38 GulfBusiness.com AJi Group’s Hamzeh Awwad on its regional growth and the future of smart cities

Engineer Hamzeh Awwad, CEO of AJi Group, shares how the firm is reshaping the Gulf’s infrastructure landscape through innovation, sustainability, and smart design The post AJi Group’s Hamzeh Awwad on its regional growth and the future of smart cities appeared first on Gulf Business.

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10:15 GulfBusiness.com Qiddiya awards $1.4bn contract for performing arts centre

Once completed, the venue is expected to host over 200 performances annually, spanning theatre, music, digital art, and international productions The post Qiddiya awards $1.4bn contract for performing arts centre appeared first on Gulf Business.

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22.10.2025
12:08 RoboHub.org Robot Talk at the Smart City Robotics Competition

Claire chatted to competitors, exhibitors, and attendees at the Smart City Robotics Competition in Milton Keynes. This bonus episode was sponsored by euRobotics, an international non-profit association that aims to boost European robotics research, development, and innovation.

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20.10.2025
08:42 KoreaTimes.co.kr Land minister discusses cooperation on smart city projects with Saudi counterpart

Land Minister Kim Yun-duk on Monday held talks with his Saudi counterpart to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in urban development, smart cities and digital twin technologies, officials said. The meeting was arranged at the request of Majed Al-Hogail, the visiting Saudi housing minister, who proposed strengthening cooperation in smart city initiatives currently being promoted by the Seoul's land ministry. During the meeting, Kim highlighted Korea's integrated smart city platform technology, which links the information systems of local governments, fire and police departments to enable a real-time response to emergencies such as fires and accidents. He also expressed hope that Korean companies will actively participate in Saudi Arabia's large-scale urban development projects, including the US$50 billion New Murabba redevelopment initiative in Riyadh. Al-Hogail said he hopes to incorporate digital technologies into Saudi urban management through cooperation with Korea,

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15.10.2025
12:16 KoreaTimes.co.kr Kazakhstan seeks Korean partnership in smart city, innovation drive

Kazakhstan is moving to position itself as a Central Asian hub for innovation and digital finance through the ambitious Alatau City Project, with the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Bozumbayev Kanat calling for stronger partnerships with Korea in areas from smart city development to renewable energy and healthcare. Speaking at an international investment roadshow titled “Alatau Rise with Kazakhstan” in Seoul, Wednesday, Bozumbayev said the Kazakh government is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to transform its urban and economic landscape through advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and digital finance. “The new framework aims to protect investment capital and ensure transparent capital flow,” he said, noting that a special fiscal regime covering taxation, budgetary arrangements and cooperation with international funders will simplify business regulations and strengthen investor confidence. He added that the urban innovation drive “has

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09.10.2025
18:56 Phys.org Bridging the gap: How AI can help—or hinder—the Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established in 2015 to address some of the world's most pressing problems. The 17 goals include 169 targets such as eradicating poverty, reducing inequality and acting on climate, in service of peace, prosperity and environmental sustainability.

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06.10.2025
17:08 GlobalConstructionReview.com $24bn in contracts awarded for Saudi’s Neom

Construction contracts worth $24bn have now been awarded for Saudi Arabia’s Neom project and sub-projects, according to property consultancy Knight Frank. They include $470m for Magna, $3.31bn for Trojena –… The post $24bn in contracts awarded for Saudi’s Neom appeared first on Global Construction Review.

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03.10.2025
09:43 SANA.sy Syria and FAO hold talks on expanding cooperation in sustainable development sectors

Syrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment, Mohammad Anjarani, met Thursday with a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Damascus to discuss prospects for joint cooperation. The talks focused on building effective partnerships in areas of mutual interest, particularly in training and capacity-building to support sustainable development. Both sides emphasized the importance […]

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30.09.2025
18:34 InsiderMonkey.com 10 Best Smart City Stocks To Invest In

In this article, we discuss the best smart city stocks to buy. Cities are bracing for a year of significant changes as new federal guidelines and emerging technologies mix with ongoing challenges. A new presidential administration in 2025 was expected to highlight new priorities and change some existing programs, which would affect the funding cities […]

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19.09.2025
15:58 SeekingAlpha.com Actelis Networks wins $100K order to enhance smart city infrastructure in Germany

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17.09.2025
11:52 PressTV Iran Discover Iran: Isfahan, where futuristic smart city projects meet centuries-old heritage

Isfahan balances urban development and smart city initiatives with heritage preservation, integrating modern infrastructure and digital innovation while safeguarding its rich cultural legacy.

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15.09.2025
12:39 Yahoo Finance Nemo Protocol Issues NEOM Debt Tokens to Compensate $2.6M Exploit Victims

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11.09.2025
20:26 InsiderMonkey.com Blink Charging Co (BLNK) Ramps up UK Expansion with Flowbird Smart City Pact

Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ:BLNK) is one of the best Robinhood penny stocks to invest in. On September 2, the company’s continued expansion in the UK market received a significant boost as it continues to secure partnerships with local authorities, businesses, and property developers for EV charging infrastructure, Flowbird Smart City UK is the latest to […]

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07:03 South China Morning Post Thailand seeks to use Hong Kong’s financial status to secure smart city funding

Thailand aims to use Hong Kong’s status as a global financial centre to raise funds for a new smart city in its flagship economic development zone, according to the head of the megaproject’s public agency. Chula Sukmanop, secretary general of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office, also dismissed accusations that Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative was a debt trap, highlighting benefits such as the thousands of jobs it had created for Thai people in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The Eastern...

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10.09.2025
17:18 HydrogenFuelNews.com Green Hydrogen: NEOM’s 80% Complete Plant Poised to Transform Hydrogen Production

You don’t see mega-fabs like this every day. In the windswept desert north of the Red Sea, NEOM’s Oxagon hub…

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09.09.2025
23:44 Phys.org New economic indicator indicator can identify potential business risks and promote sustainable development

Timely information on a company's production activities is crucial for investors and policymakers, yet it remains scarce as financial reports and other broader economic indicators like the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) are only released periodically. This information lag makes it difficult to assess a company's operational health in real time.

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03.09.2025
18:52 Bioengineer.org Charting a Subcontinent: Pioneering Sustainable Development through Comprehensive Mapping

Using a groundbreaking dataset that encompasses over 415 million buildings across 50 sub-Saharan African nations, researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a novel framework for urban development that scrutinizes infrastructure accessibility at an unprecedented level. This influential study, recently published in the distinguished journal Nature, analyzes the infrastructure gaps in rapidly developing countries, […]

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18:08 Phys.org Mapping an entire subcontinent for sustainable development

Using the first complete dataset of more than 415 million buildings across 50 countries in sub‐Saharan Africa, researchers at the University of Chicago created an unprecedented approach to urban development, down to each street block.

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15:52 Gizmodo.com Leaked Gaza Plans Show Trump May ‘Relocate’ Palestinians to Build ‘AI-Powered Smart Cities’

One region in the plans is dubbed "The Elon Musk Smart Manufacturing Zone."

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01.09.2025
16:49 TASS.com SCO members to strengthen cooperation on sustainable development issues

SCO members also supported the holding of a Regional Climate Summit in the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2026 with the support of the UN

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28.08.2025
18:38 Phys.org The Goldilocks rule for sustainable cities: Study reveals the 'just right' population

The long-running debate over the ideal city size has an answer, with a new study pinpointing the "magic number" of residents where sustainability and livability peak. The paper is published in the journal npj Urban Sustainability.

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27.08.2025
05:33 Bioengineer.org AI Review Reveals Innovative Approaches to Address Missing Traffic Data in Smart Cities

A recent review published in “Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems” sheds light on the escalating issue of missing traffic data within intelligent transportation systems. As urban centers increasingly deploy sensors and advanced technologies to optimize traffic management, they confront a significant challenge—data gaps that arise from sensor malfunctions, communication interruptions, and adverse environmental conditions. Such […]

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25.08.2025
13:22 Bioengineer.org Smart City Research Trends: USA vs. China

The convergence of technology and urban development has given rise to the dynamic and rapidly evolving concept of “smart cities,” which stands at the forefront of contemporary scientific inquiry. As cities worldwide grapple with the multifaceted challenges of urbanization, environmental sustainability, infrastructure demands, and social inclusivity, the smart city paradigm promises to harness advanced technologies […]

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13.08.2025
03:58 SeekingAlpha.com Skyx targets 500,000 smart platform unit deployment with Miami smart city project and highlights 15% quarterly revenue growth

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06.08.2025
12:08 South China Morning Post Hong Kong ranks No 8 in global smart cities index, beating Seoul and Singapore

Hong Kong has ranked eighth globally in a smart cities index by a local university, outperforming many of its peers in Asia, including Seoul and Singapore. Polytechnic University published the International Society for Urban Informatics (ISUI) Smart City Index 2025 on Wednesday, with Hong Kong performing strongly in areas such as economy and governance, but struggling in terms of infrastructure and other categories. Hong Kong was the second-highest performing Asian city in the ranking at eighth...

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05.08.2025
12:27 Euronews.Net UN's Guterres launches regional centre in Kazakhstan to drive sustainable development

The UN secretary-general and the president of Kazakhstan held talks in Almaty and signed an agreement on the UN regional hub, which is meant to strengthen cooperation in Central Asia and support Afghanistan’s sustainable development.

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04.08.2025
21:20 GlobalConstructionReview.com Neom considering plan to move 1,000 staff from project headquarters: report

Saudi Arabia’s high-profile gigaproject Neom is considering laying off more than 1,000 staff and moving another 1,000 from the site’s headquarters in the remote northwest of the country to Riyadh,… The post Neom considering plan to move 1,000 staff from project headquarters: report appeared first on Global Construction Review.

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15:08 HydrogenFuelNews.com Hydrogen Fuel Cells Drive Hyundai’s Universe FCEV Bus Through NEOM’s High-Altitude Trojena

Back in mid-May 2025, Hyundai Motor Company, alongside NEOM and its energy arm Enowa, made waves with a high-altitude demo…

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13:28 GulfBusiness.com PIF-backed Adeera to manage Qiddiya City hotels in Saudi

The announcement also marks the public reveal of Adeera’s distinct portfolio of Saudi-born hotel brands The post PIF-backed Adeera to manage Qiddiya City hotels in Saudi appeared first on Gulf Business.

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31.07.2025
23:25 Politico.com AI powers a new smart-city wave

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17:39 Phys.org Sustainable development key to limiting costs of future wildfires, study shows

Climate-related wildfires are once again making headlines as they rage across the Northern Hemisphere this summer. New IIASA research shows that addressing social and economic vulnerabilities across countries will be a key factor in mitigating the scale of resulting financial damage and emphasizes sustainable development as key to reducing climate-related impacts.

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29.07.2025
15:45 PowerMag.com Pavegen Chosen for Cyberport 5 Smart City Expansion in Hong Kong

Pavegen, a UK-based clean technology company pioneering energy and data generation, on July 29 announced it has been selected to deliver a flagship installation at Cyberport 5, part of the HK$3.7 billion ($472 million) expansion of Cyberport, Hong Kong’s government-owned Innovation & Technology (I&T) hub. Installation is scheduled for September, ahead of the site’s full […] The post Pavegen Chosen for Cyberport 5 Smart City Expansion in Hong Kong appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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23.07.2025
23:43 TASS.com Russia favors solving global challenges in new sustainable development agenda — official

When solving those problems, it is necessary to act together, Titov noted

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22.07.2025
09:48 Arxiv.org CS Can We Move Freely in NEOM's The Line? An Agent-Based Simulation of Human Mobility in a Futuristic Smart City

arXiv:2507.15143v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: This paper investigates the feasibility of human mobility in The Line, a proposed 170-kilometer linear smart city in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. To assess whether citizens can move freely within this unprecedented urban topology, we develop a hybrid simulation framework that integrates agent-based modeling, reinforcement learning, supervised learning, and graph neural networks. The simulation captures multi-modal transportation behaviors across 50 vertical levels and varying density scenarios using both synthetic data and real-world traces from high-density cities. Our experiments reveal that with the full AI-integrated architecture, agents achieved an average commute time of 7.8 to 8.4 minutes, a satisfaction rate exceeding 89 percent, and a reachability index of over 91 percent, even during peak congestion periods. Ablation studies confirmed that the removal of intelligent modules such as reinforcement learning or graph neural networks

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21.07.2025
13:07 GulfBusiness.com Saudi’s Qiddiya City unveils Faldo-designed golf course and joins global Faldo Series

Qiddiya City will integrate entertainment, sports, and cultural landmarks with residential, commercial and hospitality offerings The post Saudi’s Qiddiya City unveils Faldo-designed golf course and joins global Faldo Series appeared first on Gulf Business.

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16.07.2025
16:17 GlobalConstructionReview.com Saudi Arabia hires consultants to probe feasibility of $500bn ‘The Line’

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has asked consultants to review the feasibility of its “The Line” gigaproject, Bloomberg reported on Monday. The Public Investment Fund has asked unnamed firms to… The post Saudi Arabia hires consultants to probe feasibility of $500bn ‘The Line’ appeared first on Global Construction Review.

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03.07.2025
15:20 SlashGear.com Why Did Toyota Build A Smart City And Where Is It Located?

Toyota is most known for its automobiles, but the company also created a smart city with pretty lofty goals, situated in a very particular location.

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07:33 TheFintechTimes.com iNet Aligns With Saudi Vision 2030 Through ACI Worldwide Partnership Expansion

. @iNet_KSA is supporting the growth of the Kingdom's fintech sector by becoming a part of @ACI_Worldwide's RPS for Postilion programme. The post iNet Aligns With Saudi Vision 2030 Through ACI Worldwide Partnership Expansion appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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23.06.2025
13:49 SiliconRepublic.com NCI joins EU smart city project to develop digital solutions and skills

NCI’s Amanda Miranda de Andrade explains how a new project aims to boost skills development to achieve resilient smart cities of the future. Read more: NCI joins EU smart city project to develop digital solutions and skills

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20.06.2025
22:55 Car-Revs-Daily.com Detroit Announces Finalists in Sustainable Cities Challenge, Winner To Be Named Next Year

Eastern Market could soon become mobility hub as Toyota's Sustainable Cities Challenge rolls on with the announcement of four finalists in Detroit's Eastern Market. Detroit Announces Finalists in Sustainable Cities Challenge, Winner To Be Named Next Year from Car-Revs-Daily.com. Carl Malek See latest articles at https://www.car-revs-daily.com

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17.06.2025
20:12 SeekingAlpha.com iShares MSCI Global Sustainable Development Goals ETF declares $0.83 dividend

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08.06.2025
17:36 ScienceDaily.com How outdated phones can power smart cities and save the seas

In a world where over a billion smartphones are produced yearly, a team of researchers is flipping the script on electronic waste. Instead of tossing out older phones, they ve demonstrated a groundbreaking approach: turning outdated smartphones into micro data centers. This low-cost innovation (just 8 euros per phone) offers practical applications from tracking bus passengers to monitoring marine life without needing new tech.

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02.06.2025
21:44 Phys.org Playing with fire: Harnessing lava to build sustainable cities

When it comes to carbon emissions, there's no bigger foe than the building and construction sectors, which contribute at least a third of global greenhouse gases.

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01.06.2025
08:43 Bioengineer.org Adapting Sustainable Development Goals for Arctic Cities

In an era where sustainable development goals (SDGs) are pivotal to shaping the future of urban environments globally, a groundbreaking study has emerged that redefines the lens through which we view the Arctic’s unique challenges. The research, led by Soroudi, A., Aboagye, P.D., Ma, J., and colleagues, delves deeply into the intricate process of downscaling […]

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02:42 Bioengineer.org Six Care-Focused Propositions for Sustainable City Planning

Urban sustainability remains one of the most pressing challenges facing contemporary societies, demanding innovative governance frameworks that transcend traditional planning paradigms. In a recent breakthrough published in npj Urban Sustainability, researchers Rodela, Williams, Ohlsson, and their colleagues introduce a transformative approach centered on care-centric planning and governance. Their work delineates six carefully articulated propositions designed […]

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31.05.2025
01:08 South China Morning Post China’s smart cities are streets ahead, but same challenges apply the world over

Each night in the darkest hours, a fleet of drones patrols the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, watching over potentially dodgy areas such as underground station exits and the riverside to deter any would-be criminals. The nightly routine has been operating since last year, according to a report published in April by the city’s police bureau, which detailed its use of artificial intelligence to plan patrol routes. According to the report, the AI puts a laser focus on patrolling Nanjing’s blind...

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26.05.2025
16:37 SANA.sy Syria, UN to enhance cooperation in sustainable development

 Damascus, SANA- Minister of Local Administration and Environment, Eng. Mohammad Anjarani, discussed Monday with the The United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, means of enhancing cooperation and exchanging experiences. The talks dealt with building relationships based on credibility and transparency, and enhancing cooperation with the international community, while transferring expertise …

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25.05.2025
18:04 Yahoo Finance $600B AI Opportunity: Nvidia's 18,000-Chip Deal With Saudi Arabia's Humain Puts Middle East 'Front Of The Line,' Says Wedbush's Dan Ives

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24.05.2025
22:49 InsiderMonkey.com Iveda (IVDA) Initiates its Smart City Rollout in the Philippines

On May 22, Iveda Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:IVDA) announced it has initiated its smart city rollout in Manila, Philippines, which is the 8th most populated city worldwide. The initial contract is valued at $180,000 and marks the first phase of the company’s greater $3 million smart city initiative for the region. Iveda Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:IVDA) is […]

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22.05.2025
20:16 Bioengineer.org Connecting Smart Cities and SDGs in US Towns

In the race to build smarter, more connected urban environments, a recent study sheds light on how such transformations intersect with the pursuit of sustainable development goals (SDGs). As cities across the United States increasingly adopt technologies intended to enhance efficiency, connectivity, and quality of life, understanding the tangible outcomes linked to these smart initiatives […]

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15:30 Bioengineer.org Smart City Governance in Southern Africa: A Review

As the wave of digital transformation sweeps across the globe, the concept of the “smart city” stands out as a beacon of promise and potential, particularly in regions grappling with rapid urbanization and socio-economic complexities. A compelling new study meticulously unpacks the current landscape of smart city governance within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), […]

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21.05.2025
14:09 CoinTelegraph.com Bold Technologies and My Aion launch $2.5B smart city AI platform

Abu Dhabi-based Bold Technologies, a subsidiary of conglomerate Bold Holdings, has partnered with international artificial intelligence company My Aion to launch a $2.5 billion smart-city initiative aimed at transforming urban infrastructure through AI.The companies announced the development of a platform called Aion Sentia Cognitive City, which manages complex urban systems. The platform will be powered by Maia, an AI core engine developed by My Aion, and aims to optimize and manage systems across mobility, energy, education, healthcare and digital services.  My Aion CEO Daniele Marinelli said the AI will know the user well enough to “recommend the perfect place for your anniversary dinner and book it for you without you lifting a finger.” The project will debut in Abu Dhabi before expanding internationally. It is expected to launch in 18 months.