Diyar Al Muharraq, a leading real estate developer in Bahrain, has signed up as the official platinum sponsor for the 7th edition of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit which opens next month. 

 

The summit is set to take place from March 5 to 6 at the Gulf Convention Center, under the patronage of Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa Deputy Prime Minister. 

 

To be held under the theme “Innovation and Sustainability in Smart Cities”, the key event will include worksheets and sessions discussing topics related to smart cities, including: Bahrain and regional visions, emerging technologies, national afforestation plans, the role of Artificial Intelligence, development of smart city infrastructure, smart waste management, the role of startups in implementing smart energy solutions, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations in smart cities and future trends in the field.

 

"We are proud to be sponsoring this prestigious local event as part of our commitment to social responsibility and our role in achieving local sustainability goals, supported by our belief in the importance of establishing partnerships between both sectors to implement national visions," remarked Diyar Al Muharraq CEO Engineer Ahmed Ali Alammadi after signing the sponsorship deal with Smart Way Consulting CEO Waleed Khalaf. 

 

"At Diyar Al Muharraq, we strive to continuously adopt innovative solutions in our construction process to deliver smart, high-quality projects in line with certified best practices in smart cities," he stated.

 

Lauding the Bahraini developer's support for prominent events in the local real estate sector, Khalaf said: "Through this summit we hope to spread awareness on the importance of regional collaborations and partnerships between the public and private sector, particularly in the implementation of environmental sustainability in smart cities, in addition to highlighting innovations and national achievements related to smart city applications."

 

The sponsorship is in line with national directives to promote sustainable smart city entrepreneurship and initiatives, and as part of the company's commitment to contribute to creating a sustainable future for upcoming generations by introducing and supporting initiatives that will promote sustainability within the community, he stated. 

 

Prior to its formal endorsement in Bahrain, Diyar Al Muharraq remains at the forefront of launching smart city concepts.

 

Diyar Al Muharraq continues to actively invest in developing sustainable living and contributing to the fulfillment of the Kingdom's sustainable development goals, said Ali Alammadi. 

 

"The company has implemented several initiatives by adopting and employing the city's latest smart solutions including: providing smart electrical meters, adopting energy-efficient LED lights, and installing several solar trees to generate sustainable power throughout the city," he added.-TradeArabia News Service