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Implementing ITU-T International Standards to Shape Smart Sustainable Cities – The Case of Dubai

4.1.5. Dimension 5 Quality of Life

Suggested Action for other aspiring smart
Measures Adopted by Dubai
sustainable cities (based on Dubai’s experience)

The Mohammad Bin Rashid Learning City leaders are encouraged to introduce e-learning
Programme in Dubai focusses on integrating systems to familiarize citizens with technologies.
technologies into the existing education These e-learning systems will also allow for the
system. This Program was established to imparting of knowledge in remote areas which do
further advance the United Arab Emirates’ not have proper schooling systems.
education system into the next phase of
development through the application of world
class teaching techniques and advanced
technology.

Dubai is working towards the introduction of City administrators should introduce technology-
electronic models in their hospitals which will based medical systems through which hospitals can
facilitate better healthcare services to the manage their medical records and offer their
community through tele-medicine and services remotely through tele-medicine channels.
tele-assistance services

Other Actions needed for Dubai and other aspiring smart sustainable cities

ICT-based healthcare systems
Dubai’s experience in ICTs and health services provision on a city level, would be of great value to
contribute to global KPI standardization efforts in this matter. Dubai and other cities with effective
ICT-based healthcare systems, are called to contribute to ITU standardization process for e-health
and IoT based-services delivery and KPIs assessment frameworks, mainly included in the work
carried out by ITU-T Study Group 20 on IoT and Smart Cities and Communities.

International metrics and techniques

Cities should collaborate with their entities to define common metrics and techniques to evaluate
the sustainability and smartness of their existing education programs. These metrics should be
internationally recognized and allow for alignment with other cities. The existence of programs in
this area will help credible smart cities to be positioned as a reference for other cities of the world.

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