مجلة صوت القانون
Volume 13, Numéro 1, Pages 207-227
2026-05-22

The Singapore Experience In Smart Cities: Between Sustainability And Advanced Technologies

Authors : Harmel Khadidja . Amrouche Ahcene .

Abstract

This article discusses Singapore’s experience in smart cities as a successful global model for employing modern technology to achieve sustainable urban development. It highlights the role of the Smart Nation initiative in integrating the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence across the sectors of transportation, energy, housing, health, and governance. The article also explains the impact of these technologies on improving quality of life and enhancing the efficiency of resource management and public services. It addresses the challenges associated with digital transformation and data protection. The article concludes by drawing lessons that can be applied to the development of smart cities in Arab countries while taking local specificities into account.

Keywords

Smart Cities ; Singapore ; Sustainability ; Digital Transformation ; Artificial Intelligence