Digital Dubai is set to participate in the Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum 2025, taking place from October 27 to 29 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. This prestigious event brings global attention to Dubai as it hosts a leading platform focused on shaping the cities of tomorrow.
During the summit, Digital Dubai will present its digital transformation journey, showcasing advanced urban technologies and emphasizing its pioneering “City as a Service” concept. This model envisions a future where technology is seamlessly woven into everyday life, designed to elevate happiness and simplify citizen experiences.
Held biennially, the summit gathers mayors, city officials, policymakers, and business leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region. It serves as a vital hub for sharing insights on urban innovation, sustainability, and economic development—encouraging global collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai, expressed his enthusiasm about Dubai hosting the summit, underscoring its importance in light of the rapid global evolution of technology and its impact on urban living.
He said, “Hosting the Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum in Dubai reaffirms the city’s status as an open laboratory for the future of urban living; a global platform where innovative ideas converge to shape new models of smart and sustainable city life. Dubai’s model proves that technology and data are among the solid foundations of modern cities that ensure a high quality of life and translate human aspirations into tangible reality”.
He added, “At Digital Dubai, we consider digital transformation first and foremost as a human journey rather than a technological one. In a city that brings together over 200 nationalities and cultures, human interaction remains a vital driver of success. This diversity makes Dubai a living example of a city leading the evolution of urban life through advanced technology. We are proud to share our experience with the world at this landmark event, highlighting our transition toward the ‘City as a Service’ model where systems are integrated, efforts are unified, and the ultimate goal remains constant: human satisfaction and happiness.”
The summit’s discussions focus on urban innovation, sustainability, and economic growth, and are organised around three main themes: Centres of Connection, addressing digital transformation and the future of cities through urban intelligence, clean energy, mobility, education, and skills development. The second theme is Centres of Solution, highlighting urban leadership, economic growth, and quality of life through city financing, identity, investment, tourism, affordable housing, health, safety, social infrastructure, and the creative economy. In addition to Centres of Resilience, exploring environmental solutions and city renewal, including climate adaptation, the blue economy, food and water security, and sustainable resource management.
Digital Dubai’s participation includes a comprehensive lineup of activities that reflect the city’s vision for a digital-first future. These initiatives leverage Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence and data. The organization will also showcase a range of innovative digital services and projects that reinforce Dubai’s standing as a leading smart city. This aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and supports the vision of the city’s leadership to position Dubai as a global benchmark for smart, future-ready living.
(Inputs from WAM)
