Abu Dhabi ‘Smartest’ MENA City in 2023
Abu Dhabi has been ranked as the smartest city in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the third year in a row, according to the IMD Smart City Index released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland in collaboration with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) released its annual study on smart city development, surveying 120 residents in 118 cities worldwide.
Abu Dhabi surpassed several international capitals to rank 13th globally out of the 141 cities included in the current ranking.
The study evaluated current infrastructure and digital services available to residents, relying on variables related to residents’ perception and interaction with government efforts in five main pillars:
- Health and safety
- Mobility
- Activities
- Opportunities (work and education system)
- Governance
