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Egypt’s New Administrative Capital smart digital governance processes and platforms collect and
integrate all operational tasks related to facilities and public services in the city in its COC. This is
achieved through companies specialized in the execution, operation and management of each
facility or public service, and by interacting directly with residents at the individual and institutional
levels, while applying the principle of complete separation between the service provider and the
recipient. The collaborative environment for providing shared services requires the provision of
each specific public service or facility by a specialized company through an efficient management
platform that ensures the efficient delivery of services while simultaneously achieving cost reduction
in operations (Egypt New Administrative Capital, n.d.).

Beyond this, Sydney's Digital Twin represents the next frontier, merging DPI components (e.g.,
urban data exchange with predictive modelling capabilities) with urban governance. This digital
replica helps planners simulate climate impacts and design flood-resilient infrastructure before
risks materialize (Sohail et al., 2025).

These cases illustrate the evolving role of DPI in integrating foundational data with predictive
governance, enabling cities to function more effectively today while better preparing for the
challenges of tomorrow.

4.6 Sustainable urban mobility, tourism and cultural preservation

In sustainable urban mobility, DPI enables real-time, multimodal coordination, as demonstrated
by Amsterdam’s smart city initiatives. Through a real-time data exchange system, the city’s IoT-

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