The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi and the Seoul Metropolitan Government have signed an agreement signalling a milestone in international cooperation for urban development and transportation innovation according to Smartcities World.
Abu Dhabi has also opened a regional office of the Seoul-based World Smart Sustainable Cities Organisation (WeGO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The collaboration follows DMT’s successful bid at the 6th General Assembly of the World Organisation for Smart and Sustainable Cities in Seoul, South Korea. The MENA regional office will serve as a hub for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at empowering cities in the region to harness the benefits of smart technologies for sustainable urban development.
“Hosting the WeGO MENA regional office and the signing of the Friendship City Agreement are significant achievements for the DMT and emirate at large,” said Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, chairman of DMT. “They reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading hub for smart sustainable urban development in the MENA region, showcasing our commitment to innovation and excellence in urban planning and transportation infrastructure.
