As smart cities evolve from concept to reality, they are redefining how we think about urban development, particularly within the real estate and construction sectors. These urban areas envision a ...

For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray winters—it's easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress has stood as ...

Monday - Friday: 12:00 - 13:00 SIN/HK | 0600 - 07:00 CET Tim Callen, a visiting fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute and a former IMF mission chief for Saudi Arabia, discusses the Kingdom's ...

Saudi Arabia has halted construction on The Line, the over-hyped megacity that was supposed to slice through the sand like a mirrored sword, until 2030—LOL!—after multiple delays and downsizings.

More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities and this share is expected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050. It’s no wonder “smart cities” have become a buzzword in urban planning, ...

Read the original version in Portuguese here. In recent months, the internet has been flooded with videos of the Middle East's new futuristic wonder: Neom, or The Line, a planned city commissioned by ...

CNBC A 'broader review' of Saudi Arabia's projects needs to be done, not just on The Line smart city Posted: July 18, 2025 | Last updated: July 18, 2025 Tim Callen, a visiting fellow at the Arab Gulf ...