This event brings together thinkers, experts, and specialists to explore the synergies between traditional morality and technological advances, emphasizes the association in a statement.

"The evolution from an ideal city, characterized by justice, fairness, equality, and social responsibility, towards a smart city, highlights a significant social transformation," notes Ribat Al Fath.

The Association commits to examining how the fundamental values of an ideal city can harmoniously blend with information and communication technologies to create a modern society more suited to the needs of its citizens.

The meeting will address crucial topics such as promoting the well-being of citizens, ethical behaviors, environmental protection policies, poverty reduction programs, and citizen participation initiatives. The goal is to emphasize the importance of these values in building an ideal city, even in the era of the smart city.

The successful design of a smart city requires the skillful integration of technological advances, including the use of artificial intelligence, the statement notes.

The discussions will explore how these technologies can optimize transportation networks, energy and waste management, public safety, health services, and many other aspects of urban life.

In this context, the focus will be on anticipating issues related to traffic, energy consumption, resource management, and the provision of public services for all.

While being aware "of legitimate concerns related to privacy protection, data security, equitable access to technologies, and democratic participation," the organizers emphasize "the importance of considering these issues in the design and implementation of smart city initiatives without compromising the fundamental rights of citizens."

They also aspire to contribute to the debates on creating a city of the future that combines elements of the concepts of the ideal city and the smart city, concludes the statement.