March 20 marks the International Day of Happiness, a reminder that wellbeing is not a “soft” topic but a core pillar of sustainable development. For cities, governments and businesses alike, the question is no longer just how to grow, but…
Fact.MR has released a new report examining the global Internet of Everything (IoE) market and its expected development over the coming decade. According to the analysis, the sector is set for steady expansion as connected technologies become more deeply embedded…
Kazakhstan has launched an ambitious digital transformation agenda for 2026, placing cities and regional development at the center of its Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence. The national action plan, approved by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, includes smart city expansion,…
Abu Dhabi and Baku have established a twin city partnership aimed at deepening cooperation in urban planning, mobility systems, public transport and green infrastructure. The agreement creates a framework for joint work on mobility transformation, digital twin technologies, traffic operations…
A new commentary published in Nature argues that the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C global warming target may no longer be the most effective benchmark for tracking climate progress. The discussion follows earlier remarks by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who acknowledged in…