Sustainability & Smart City Projects in Doha

The Doha city is becoming an example of the data-driven, low-carbon urban development, coordinating the key projects with Qatar National Vision 2030 and regional climate objectives. Smart mobility, IoT, 5G, and smart city deployments are put in the limelight of flagship platforms such as Smart City Expo Doha and provide support to energy efficiency, public services, and inclusive design.​ For more news updates, visit our Gulf Independent News page.

Msheireb Downtown Doha exemplifies sustainable urban regeneration at the district level- even in terms of walkability, shading and smart systems to conserve energy and water use and improve the livability in the historic core. This is a mixed-use, smart and sustainable neighborhood that incorporates building automation and monitoring the entire district as a living laboratory.​

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Infrastructure developments across the city by Ashghal consist of next-gen drainage, stormwater and sewer tunnels to enhance flood resistance and urbanization. A 5 year program worth approximately QR81 billion (2025-2029) aims at strategic outfalls, pumping and treatment stations and home connections to harden climate infrastructure.​

Doha innovation events and platforms are driving the use of smart logistics, AI, and robotics through public works and real estate, attracting partners and investment in the city with technology. Such efforts strengthen a transition between demonstration projects and the citywide systems. The Doha Metro, a backbone of the city’s integrated transport, further enhances smart mobility and connectivity across districts.​The blueprint designed by Doha is an urban mesh of green neighborhoods, resilient utilities, and integrated mobility, transforming the pilots into infrastructure supported by policies and developing a standard in the region of sustainable and smart urban living.​