Smart city technologies in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are experiencing rapid growth, driven by rising urbanization and the need for sustainable, tech-enabled infrastructure. Startups are at the forefront of this transformation, with investments in IoT, data analytics, and AI technologies set to increase significantly. These innovations are optimizing energy management, enhancing mobility, and improving public safety across urban environments. The report, 'Smart Cities: Startups Transforming Urban Living in MEA,' highlights key startups providing smart city solutions in areas like infrastructure, buildings, transportation, and energy grids. Backed by insights from the analyst’s Disruptor Intelligence Center and expert analysis, this report helps stakeholders explore partnerships and integrate innovative solutions to create more sustainable, efficient, and thriving cities.
Scope
- The startups featured in this report were founded in 2015 or later and provide innovative solutions specifically designed for smart city development in the Middle East and Africa region. They strongly align with the following components of smart cities:
 - Smart Infrastructure
 - Smart Transportation
 - Smart Building
 - Smart Grid
 
Reasons to Buy
- Stay updated: IoT and AI are rapidly transforming urban living in several cities in the Middle East and Africa.
 - Discover new startups: The report covers promising startups that are working on innovative smart city solutions and technologies.
 - Identify key components: The report helps in identifying key smart city development components and disruptive startups focused on those components.
 - Learn about innovation areas: Deep-dive into smart city startups researching cutting-edge technologies to offer distinct solutions.
 - Assess investment potential: Access valuable information for assessing the investment potential of different startups in the Middle East and Africa.
 
Table of Contents
1. Scope of the Report2. Executive Summary
3. Macro Indicators
4. Key Drivers
5. Major Challenges
6. Popular Projects
7. Startup Ecosystem by Geography
8. Smart City Components: Startup Map
9. Startup Profiles
- Smart Infrastructure
 - Smart Transportation
 - Smart Buildings
 - Smart Grid
 
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- AccelCity
 - AION Innovations
 - Bekia
 - BrighTap
 - Brightmerge
 - Cognitive Technologies
 - COM-IoT Technologies
 - Comtel Communications
 - CrimeSpotter
 - Datos Health
 - Disrupt-X
 - DoorsVision
 - Doxx
 - Eurl Yassir
 - Flowless
 - Groene Point
 - Hazen.ai
 - Health at Hand
 - HydroDrip
 - Hydrologistics Africa
 - Intelligent Traffic Control
 - Kena Health
 - LiquidGold Africa
 - Lula Loop
 - Nabta Health
 - NEARMOTION
 - NoTraffic
 - Okadoc
 - Oriient
 - Pylon Utilities
 - Sadeem Technology
 - Sensgreen
 - ShaikhTech
 - Smart WTI
 - Smartzi
 - Spark Digital Complex
 - Switch Electric
 - tebcan
 - Teknetic
 - Teliospace
 - ThermoTerra
 - UAE Pass
 - Udok
 - Urban Dashboard
 - Valerann
 - Vigour Unity
 - Wattnow
 - ZeLoop
 

