United World Infrastructure (UWI), a global infrastructure investment and development company with operations in Dubai and headquarters in Washington DC has collaborated with governments worldwide to acquire, invest in, design, build, and operate new clusters, cities, regional hubs, themed developments and other real-estate and infrastructure assets.
With an overwhelming 70 percent of the world’s population presumed to be living in cities by 2050, Smart City enhancements have become an integral part of UWI’s offerings.
UWI’s vision for a Smart City is informed by the latest technologies, research and developments in the field. Progressive Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Infrastructure, allows smart devices such as smart phones and automobiles to connect to smart infrastructure such as smart power grid, parking systems, traffic management, and home automation and control devices.
Civic Engagement in the form of feedback from the community, allows citizens to voice concerns and actively contribute to a problem-free environment through feedback applications. The Smart Service Delivery Model provides citizens with efficient services to enhance liveability.
These include superior sustainability solutions like smart LED street lights that dim according to pedestrian and vehicle movement patterns, automated waste removal services, smart parking solutions through sensors, e-learning and smart education solutions, and in-home patient doctor interaction via smart devices.
“Smart Cities are capable of providing the most efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy supply systems to new city developments,” said Amr Youssef who serves as Director of Technical Operations at UWI. “By incorporating ICT solutions including, smart grids, smart metering, renewable energy solutions, and smart energy storage and backup systems into the city’s energy infrastructure, and by utilizing the output data and analytics, city administrators would be able to reduce consumptions, monitor supply and demand and make relevant assessments for future capacity,” says Youssef.
