In a pioneering move towards digital transformation, the National Housing Company (NHC) signed a contract with the Republic of Korea's NAVER Cloud Platform to implement smart city solutions on the digital twin platform "Baladi." The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail. This collaboration aims to adopt global best practices in the municipal and housing sectors by utilizing innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced cloud services. The integration will facilitate the development of advanced digital solutions in major cities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including 3D maps, simulation models for urban planning and flood management, and monitoring and control centers. This partnership aligns with NHC's commitment as the leading developer of residential communities to enhance digital capabilities in the municipal and housing sectors and achieve a sustainable future that supports the aspirations of citizens and the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Source: Saudi Press Agency
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