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Experts from Leading Smart Cities Discuss and Debate the Future of Cities in a Post-Pandemic World


Experts from Doha, Singapore, and Amsterdam convened today in a virtual summit to discuss and debate the future of cities, the impact of the pandemic on smart cities and whether the pandemic may prove to be a driving force that re-designs urban spaces for the good of society and the environment. Smart city representatives, innovators and pioneering developers presented insights from the pandemic and the unique solutions adopted for greater readiness in a post-pandemic world.

In the Summit's opening speech, Ali Al-Kuwari, Acting CEO of Msheireb Properties ? the developer of the host city district, Msheireb Downtown Doha ? unveiled that autonomous vehicles are being piloted in the district. These vehicles will have multiple uses, including delivery services, as the pandemic has given importance to touchless, human-free interactions.

"Smart cities are no longer a matter of choice," said Al-Kuwari. Recently, "smart cities [have proven their] high capabilities to meet individual and companies' demands better than conventional cities...in the fields of remote learning, work from home, delivery services that rely on robots or unmanned equipment."

Autonomous vehicles and smart mobility were also one of four specialist topics discussed in a series of panels. The remaining panels discussed:

Several smart city experts presented during the summit. Among them were:

Qatar-based Msheireb Downtown Doha is the world's first sustainable downtown regeneration project and one of the smartest and most sustainable fully built city districts in the world. With all buildings either Gold or Platinum LEED-certified, the district adheres to the highest standards in green building and smart services. The 100-building, mixed-use development is built with 6,400 photovoltaic solar panels, 430km of underground fiber optic cables, 8,000 smart meters and over 600,000 connected devices to create a connected, futureproof digital urban environment in the heart of the city. Msheireb Downtown Doha is Qatar's latest sustainable and walkable city district and destination for living, leisure, and business. Located in a prime location, it offers retail, commercial, residential and civic services.

Recordings from the summit are available on https://www.dscs.msheireb.com/

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