Dubai - Event: "Big Data" by Olga Parra of IBM, Dubai Smart Cities Forum - session 2

Dubai Smart Cities Forum - BIG DATA Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) is hosting the Dubai Smart Cities Forum. The event facilitated discussions on issues related to the Dubai Smart City initiative that was announced in February 2014 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The forum that brought together decision makers from the public and private sector addressed systemic approaches that need to be factored into future urban planning for the development of smart city projects. Logistical challenges towards facilitating collaboration among government authorities, service providers, communications providers and ICT solutions providers were also discussed.