Applying smart city concepts in five major cities

The initiative aims to set and implement general directions, national policies and standards for the Saudi smart cities as well as strategies for the five major cities (the Holy Capital, Riyadh, Madinah, Jeddah and Dammam Metropolitan Area) to be transformed into smart cities. The initiative intends to realize highly-efficient management for cities, increase quality of life in the Saudi cities, improve access to services, draw direct investments to the Saudi cities, increase their competitive level, and create job opportunities for the citizens.