<\/span><\/h2>\nDespite moving in the right direction towards making Dubai one of the best cities in the world, authorities have their work cut out because they have so much to do and have very little time for it. To reach the target by 2021, Dubai will have to overcome all the odds ranging from operations to financial issues and execute all the plans perfectly.<\/p>\n
Some of the major challenges and hurdles that hinder its progress towards becoming a smart city are scarcity of water, harsh climatic conditions, growing energy needs and high cost of quality education. Dubai needs a solid technology infrastructure, which can be used as a launching pad for Smart City project. Participation, collaboration and engagement of the stakeholders will be vital for the cause. Effective public-private partnership can take Dubai one-step closer to the goal and make Dubai the happiest place in the world.<\/p>\n
What do you think about the digital transformation of Dubai? What would the future of Dubai look like? Would Dubai be able to become the smart city and set the example for other cities to follow or is it just a gimmick to steal the limelight? Feel free to share your feedback with us in comments section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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