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Title	Bridging The Gap: Strategies For Smart City Development In Al-Kharj To Improve Healthcare, Education And Employment
ID_Doc	12879
Authors	Zehri C.; Alharithi M.
Year	2024
Published	International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development, 23, 3
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/tmsd_00097_1
Abstract	This study examines strategies to transform Al-Kharj region in Saudi Arabia into a smart city, specifically in the healthcare, education and employment (HEE) sectors. Employing a dynamic panel model from 2010 to 2023, encompassing 121 organizations and firms, we examine the influence of investments in infrastruc-ture, technology adoption, sustainability initiatives and citizen engagement on implementing innovative practices in HEE. Our findings underscore the significant impact of these four factors. Additionally, we conducted surveys among policy-makers and residents to pinpoint the challenges hindering the adoption of these strategies. Based on the surveys’ outcomes, we formulate policy implications and recommendations to assist the Al-Kharj region in transitioning to an intelligent city status. © 2024 Intellect Ltd Article. English language.
Author Keywords	Al-Kharj; digital city; job creation; labour market; learning systems; medical services

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