Housing Ministry Wins First Place in IEEE Smart Cities Contest 2026

The Saudi Housing Ministry took top honors in the contest for its digital twin-based smart city project.

The Saudi Housing Ministry's entry, titled 'Smart City 2030', focused on the development of a digital twin for a model city, leveraging real-time data and simulation to optimize urban planning and management.

The project aimed to create a virtual replica of a city, allowing for the testing of various scenarios and the identification of areas for improvement.

The ministry's win marks a significant achievement in the field of smart city development and digital twin technology.