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Can cities be sustainable and smart?

🚗 Join us tomorrow at WUF12 in Cairo! 🚗 With the surge in urban emissions, the transition to low and zero-emission mobility is crucial for improving air quality and creating healthier cities. At the World Urban Forum 12 in Egypt, I’m honored to represent the Tbilisi Transport and Urban Development Agency to discuss how cities can accelerate this shift with a focus on electric vehicles (EVs) as a key solution to transport emissions. To make EV adoption viable, cities need robust charging infrastructure, along with regulatory support and incentives to ease the transition from traditional ICE vehicles. 📅 Date: 6 November 2024 🕘 Time: 9.00 Egypt / 7.00 UTC 📍 Location: World Urban Forum 12, Cairo This session, co-hosted by EBRD, TERI, and Transport for Cairo, will delve into the state and challenges of EV adoption from an urban perspective. Join us for insights from global leaders working to transform urban mobility! #WUF12 #SustainableCities #UrbanEmissions #eMobility #ElectricVehicles #UrbanResilience #ClimateAction

#Gaia leveraging the strength of Smart Cities, Safe Cities and Intelligent Traffic Management System would now be engaged with the Country of Mauritius to Study various aspects of Road Traffic and design a Coordinated signaling system with Advanced principles of Traffic Management looking at several parameters of Road Safety, Congestion, Time & Fuel Efficiency, Speed Monitoring and Regulations. #GaiaSmartCities #TrafficManagement #ITMS #Consulting Dr. Sumit D. Chowdhury Amrita Chowdhury Lalit Gupta PMP® Mayuri Naik

GTCI is raising the bar in infrastructure with the Tahta High-Speed Rail Station, a cornerstone of the revolutionary Blue Line. 💼 Groundbreaking progress, connecting cities and empowering communities. From advanced Siemens trains to sustainable designs, this project showcases GTCI’s expertise in shaping Egypt’s modern transportation landscape. 📍 #BuiltByGTCI #TransportationExcellence #HSR #TahtaStation #BlueLine #FutureOfTravel

So excited to attend this pivotal summit addressing the most pressing urbanisation challenges of our time. Equipped with one of the world's most advanced community analysis tools, Yeme Tech demonstrates how place performance can be measured with precision, objectivity, and a nuanced understanding of what communities truly need. This is a powerful step towards data-driven solutions that foster sustainable, thriving places for future generations. Do get in touch if you'll be there. #Urbanisation #CommunityAnalysis #PlacePerformance #DataDrivenInsights #SmartCities #SustainableDevelopment #FutureOfCities #UrbanInnovation #ThrivingCommunities #DataForGood #UrbanPlanning #SustainableCities World Urban Forum

🌟 AGL and ZMT celebrate the Inauguration of Zanzibar Multi Terminal ICD 🌟   On 18 October, we marked a significant milestone with the official inauguration of the Zanzibar Multi Terminal ICD, presided over by His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar.   🚢 This state-of-the-art facility highlights AGL's - Africa Global Logistics commitment to advancing logistics and economic development. Key features include: •           20,000 sqm of floor space •           850 TEUs full storage capacity •           18,000 sqm dedicated to container handling •           Modern infrastructure, including a wastewater treatment plant, solar water heater, and full power backup systems.   Completed in just seven months, the ICD reflects AGL’s focus on agility, operational efficiency, and user-centred design. Its streamlined design enhances productivity by reducing ship waiting times and improving container accessibility.   🌍 AGL is proud to support Zanzibar's economic transformation and infrastructure growth under the leadership of President Mwinyi and the Zanzibar Port Corporation. Together, we are setting a new standard in logistics for the region.   Nicolas Escalin, Candy Botha, Olivier Noray (de), Tony Stenning and Sebastien Barth. #ZMT #AGL #InfrastructureDevelopment #Zanzibar #AfricaGlobalLogistics

As Saudi Arabia continues its journey towards sustainable urban development, the strategic implementation of #SpaceTechnologies is proving to be a game changer, particularly in real estate monitoring and #SmartCity infrastructure. 🏙️ 🏗️ Advanced Real Estate Monitoring: Through #EarthObservationTechnologies, countries are able to remotely monitor the progress of major real estate projects. This capability not only enhances efficiency but also provides crucial data for property valuation and risk assessment in areas susceptible to environmental hazards. 🌆 Enhancing Smart City Development: The integration of space-enabled solutions facilitates a host of smart city applications—from intelligent transportation systems and smart parking solutions to energy and waste management. 🌐 By leveraging precise Earth observation data, cities can optimize their infrastructure, ensuring more effective #UrbanPlanning and improved emergency response mechanisms. These strategic implementations showcase how leveraging advanced technology can foster a more sustainable, efficient, and safer urban future. 💡 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHZCa-jd #RolandBerger #Vision2030 #TrafficManagement Sheila Nazareth, Usman Tahir, Vasco Teixeira

The DH Synergy Hub Newsletter is out! 🔥 Stay updated on the latest news from 5 innovative projects transforming the future of #districtheating and #districtcooling.   In this issue: ✅ SET_HEAT Project's Video Lectures: guiding strategic planning for the #energytransition ✅ #SUPPORTDHC Toolkit for enhanced DHC practices ✅ HeatMineDH's analysis on alternative #businessmodels ✅ LIFE Low2HighDH's call for applications from DHC operators in Lithuania, Poland, and Slovakia ✅ #ENABLEDHC case studies in Croatia and Latvia leveraging #wasteheat from urban infrastructures   ...and much more!   👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/d3RjqNWY 📬 Subscribe for future editions: https://bit.ly/3SdPPZJ   #decarbonisation #energyefficiency #sustainability #innovation Lazarina Dimitrova | Galina Ivanova | Marco Cozzini | Emilia Pisani | Laura Junasová | Martin Strolený | Evan Bernardi | Riccardo Battisti | Chiara Lazzari | Jacek Kalina

HAM has emerged as a preferred PPP mode of private sector participation in the country for high-value projects More than 300 national highway PPP projects have been tendered under the Hybrid Annuity Model HAM Model is WIN -WIN for Developer , Authority and even for Investors. Developer can release its Equity for Further development, Authority develops Road for public and whereas investor , pension funds , retail investors get assured future cash flows

🚈 A new chapter in urban mobility unfolds as Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's bustling capital, prepares to unveil its first metro lines. This ambitious project will fully launch by January 5, 2025, and will reshape the city's transport landscape. With 176 kilometres of track and a capacity for 3.6 million passengers, the Riyadh Metro represents a significant step towards sustainable urban development. As we witness this transition in one of the world's most car-centric regions, we're reminded that positive change is possible anywhere. The Riyadh Metro isn't just connecting destinations; it's connecting the city to a greener future. https://lnkd.in/gT8nnAHZ #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #RiyadhMetro