Smart Mobility for Peace and Connection with Khaled Daher, Global Thought Leader for Smart Mobility
In this inspiring episode of the Smart Cities Council Podcast, part of a special series featuring global thought leaders, Fanni Melles, PhD, Global Thought Leader for Youth Engagement, sits down with Khaled Daher, Global Thought Leader for Smart Mobility. Khaled, a railway engineering expert and General Installation Manager for the Jerusalem Light Rail project, brings a wealth of experience from major transport initiatives in Riyadh, Dubai, Cairo , Europe, and beyond. He shares a heartfelt vision of smart mobility as a tool to connect people, foster peace, and create inclusive urban environments. From addressing risks like cybersecurity and digital exclusion to opportunities like regional rail corridors and AI-driven traffic solutions, Khaled emphasizes putting people at the heart of mobility. He also highlights his dream of building Palestine’s first railway as a symbol of unity.
Tune in for an interesting discussion on mobility as a bridge for a better future!
Key Takeaways
0:00 - Introduction: Mobility as a Bridge for Peace
1:10 - Welcome to the Smart Cities Council Podcast!
1:30 - Introducing Khaled Daher, Global Thought Leader for Smart Mobility
3:20 - What Does "Smart City" Mean to Khaled?
4:30 - Defining Smart Mobility: Connecting People, Not Just Places
5:20 - Can Smart Mobility Exist Without Digital Technologies?
5:50 - Smart Mobility Risks: Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Exclusion
7:00 - Balancing Safety and Privacy in Smart Mobility
8:20 - Data vs. Information: Ensuring Security and Trust
10:20 - Khaled’s Journey: From Railways to Human-Centered Mobility
12:00 - Biggest Challenges: Integration, Politics, and Access
14:50 - Opportunities: Hope, Regional Corridors, and Inclusive Systems
16:00 - Advice: Learn from Global Cities and Join the Smart City Course
17:30 - Closing Thoughts: Mobility for All, Building Bridges
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