Smart City Gnosys

Smart city article details

Title A Structural Equation Model Of The Critical Success Factors For Sustainable Smart Cities: A Case Study Of Abu Dhabi
ID_Doc 4948
Authors Ajaj R.; Buniya M.K.; Wuni I.Y.; Yousif O.S.
Year 2025
Published Journal of Urban Management
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jum.2025.02.008
Abstract Sustainable Smart Cities (SSCs) have garnered significant attention due to the accelerating rate of urbanization, and digitalization recently. The main objective of SSC initiatives is to seamlessly integrate digital technology into the city's fundamental systems, ultimately enhancing the citizens' quality of life. In light of this, a study was conducted to pinpoint the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) necessary for Abu Dhabi's transformation into SSC. These CSFs were identified via an investigation of the literature and further confirmed by practitioners via semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. Through these methods, the research demonstrated a robust correlation between SSC implementation and CSFs. With this in mind, the study identified 22 CSFs across four primary categories: people and communities, governance, technology, and management and organization. The study then prioritized these CSFs for Abu Dhabi, highlighting the importance of end-user involvement, accountability, good communication, and project team skills and experience in boosting the implementation of SSC initiatives. Ultimately, it is crucial to consider and prioritize CSFs when designing SSCs to ensure that they truly benefit citizens and the economy. This research provides a useful framework for cities around the world looking to create and implement SSC initiatives that will enhance their citizens' quality of life. © 2025 The Authors
Author Keywords Abu Dhabi; Prioritisation; Smart city; Smart urbanism; Success factors; Sustainable development


Similar Articles


Id Similarity Authors Title Published
44135 View0.929Ajaj R.; Buniya M.K.; Wuni I.Y.; Yousif O.S.Ranking Of The Critical Success Factors For Sustainable Smart City Implementation In Abu DhabiStudies in Systems, Decision and Control, 564 (2024)
599 View0.889Ajaj R.; Buniya M.K.; Wuni I.Y.; Yousif O.S.A Case Study On The Barriers Towards Achieving Sustainable Smart City For Abu DhabiIET Smart Cities, 6, 2 (2024)
18184 View0.886Marvi L.T.; Behzadfar M.; Shemirani S.M.M.Defining The Social-Sustainable Framework For Smart CitiesInternational Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management, 8, 1 (2023)
19647 View0.885Abu-Rayash A.; Dincer I.Development Of An Integrated Sustainability Model For Resilient Cities Featuring Energy, Environmental, Social, Governance And Pandemic DomainsSustainable Cities and Society, 92 (2023)
50790 View0.881Arifah I.D.C.; Safitri A.; Fazlurrahman H.; Chen G.K.; Masrom A.N.; Kharisma F.Smart Economy Implementation In Supporting Smes Growth: Case Study In Indonesia And Malaysia Smart Cities2022 5th International Seminar on Research of Information Technology and Intelligent Systems, ISRITI 2022 (2022)
49567 View0.881Kim H.M.; Sabri S.; Kent A.Smart Cities For Technological And Social Innovation: Case Studies, Current Trends, And Future StepsSmart Cities for Technological and Social Innovation: Case Studies, Current Trends, and Future Steps (2020)
53927 View0.88Shao J.; Min B.Sustainable Development Strategies For Smart Cities: Review And Development FrameworkCities, 158 (2025)
8227 View0.879Geray O.An Impact-Driven Smart Sustainable City Framework To Address Urban Challenges: Smart Dubai ExperienceSmart Cities in the Gulf: Current State, Opportunities, and Challenges (2018)
56890 View0.879Sugandha; Freestone R.; Favaro P.The Social Sustainability Of Smart Cities: A Conceptual FrameworkCity, Culture and Society, 29 (2022)
8107 View0.875Alamoudi A.K.; Abidoye R.B.; Lam T.Y.M.An Evaluation Of Stakeholders' Participation Process In Developing Smart Sustainable Cities In Saudi ArabiaSmart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13, 5 (2024)