Diriyah Company, the developer behind Saudi Arabia’s ambitious 14-sq-km City of Earth urban development project, has appointed Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, as the delivery partner for the master systems integrator in its ambitious smart city initiative, a key component of The City of Earth's masterplan. 

 

This is a significant milestone as Diriyah’s development continues to accelerate, making Saudi Arabia home to one of the most connected mixed-use urban environments in the world upon completion.

 

The smart city initiative is designed to optimise infrastructure, enhance operations, and provide a seamless user experience in Diriyah under the supervision of Giza Systems, who are part of the solutions by stc Group of companies, it stated.

 

As per the deal, Diriyah Company will work with Giza Systems to deploy the smart city initiative, targeting the delivery of an improved quality of life offering for the Diriyah community. 

 

In total, the Diriyah smart city initiative includes 50 smart services spread across five pillars: Smart Living, Smart Mobility, Smart Sustainability, Smart Operation, Smart Experience. 

 

The smart city initiative will leverage technology to oversee transport networks, energy systems, and waste monitoring, with a digital twin of each asset relating key information and providing real-time data for better management and user interaction. 

 

The smart city system will also provide personalised services to residents and visitors, using an app to book amenities, with the technology helping to optimize sustainability initiatives, it stated. 

 

On this key Giza deal, Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo said this collaboration enhances Diriyah's commitment to innovation and strengthens its position as a global leader in smart city development. 

 

Diriyah is a dynamic mixed-used developer redefining urban planning to transform Diriyah ‘The City of Earth’ into a thriving capital of culture, entertainment, education, and the arts. 

 

A $63.2 billion giga project backed by the Saudi PIF, it will boast homes for 100,000 residents, offices for tens of thousands of workers, arts and cultural districts in addition to over 40 hotels, sports and entertainment venues, museums, educational facilities and over 1000 retail outlets and more than 150 restaurants and cafes, aiming to attract 50 million annual visits by 2030.

 

Diriyah links the kingdom's past, present, and future, and introduces visitors to the charm and generosity of Najdi culture, serving as a symbol of inspiration for creatives, innovators, entrepreneurs, and educators to come.

 

"Diriyah is set to become a beacon of sustainability and connectivity, honoring our heritage while paving the way for the future," he stated.

 

Osama Sorour, Group CEO of Giza Systems, said: "Our commitment to creating a smart and sustainable urban environment aligns perfectly with Diriyah's vision. We, as digital transformation enablers and as part of the solutions by stc Group of companies, are uniquely positioned to drive the technological innovation for Diriyah's Smart City initiative."

 

"We are excited to contribute our expertise to this transformative project, building a Diriyah that is technologically advanced and sets a new standard that will inspire and shape the future of urban innovation," he added.-TradeArabia News Service