To raise awareness about the prospects of Smart Cities, as a platform to exchange ideas. Emphasizing the role of universities in the region in promoting Smart Cities, Consultancy, Smarter Ideas, Continuity in the form of publications and creating innovative solutions.

This University of Bahrain Smart Cities Event is organized in collaboration with the IET-EMEA (IET Europe, Middle East and Africa Regional), IET, (The Institution of Engineering and Technology), UK. The main purpose of the event is to raise awareness about the future prospects of Smart Cities. The event serves as a platform to exchange ideas. The event objectives are to emphasize the role of UOB in promoting a smarter kingdom via its consultancy, building smarter ideas or continuity in the form of publications and creating innovative solutions. Papers at the event discussed sustainable transport, affordable housing, heritage and culture, sustainability and sustainability assessment tools for buildings.