The Bahrain Smart Cities Awards 2026 recognizes and celebrates innovative solutions and best practices that drive smart city development in Bahrain. These awards aim to inspire, promote, and accelerate the adoption of sustainable, efficient, and technology-driven smart city solutions that enhance urban living, resource management, and sustainability.

With carefully curated categories, the awards spotlight the latest advancements in:

• AIoT Innovation – Transforming urban ecosystems through AI and IoT technologies.

• Waste Management Solutions – Pioneering strategies for sustainable and circular waste systems.

• AI in Fintech – Revolutionizing financial services for smart city economies.

• Excellence in ESG Implementation – Promoting environmental, social, and governance leadership.

• Renewable Energy and Sustainability Initiatives - Recognizing projects in solar, wind, and other renewable energy

• Smart Cities Initiative Award (Open Category) – Recognizing groundbreaking projects across various smart city sectors.​​​​​​​