A smart city is an urban area that uses digital technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance the quality of life for its residents, improve operational efficiency, and promote sustainable development. At its core, a smart city integrates information and communication technologies (ICT) across multiple sectors to optimize services, foster innovation, and enable better governance. Smart cities leverage a variety of interconnected technologies-such as sensors, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT)-to gather real-time information about urban operations. These insights are then used to make informed decisions and automate processes, leading to improved infrastructure, efficient use of resources, and enhanced citizen services. Smart cities provide an opportunity to address these challenges through integrated planning and advanced technologies, while ensuring inclusivity, resilience, and sustainability.