As urban populations surge and infrastructure faces growing pressure, traditional cities are reaching their limits. In response, smart cities have evolved from futuristic visions into strategic necessities. By leveraging digital technologies, data analytics, and interconnected systems, smart cities aim to enhance public services, optimize resource use, and improve quality of life for all residents.
Among the key enablers of this transformation are smart poles a vital piece of modern urban infrastructure. These multifunctional structures combine street lighting, surveillance cameras, connectivity (Wi-Fi/5G), environmental sensors, and digital signage into a single, intelligent platform. Smart poles do more than reduce visual clutter and infrastructure costs; they function as real-time data hubs, facilitating seamless communication between city systems and contributing to safer, more efficient, and more sustainable urban living.
To understand their impact, it’s important to look at how smart poles have evolved over time and how they’ve become a cornerstone of today’s smart city frameworks.
Smart poles have transformed from simple multifunctional lighting solutions into powerful data and connectivity hubs that drive the smart city revolution. Their development unfolded through several key phases:
Phase 1 – The Beginning (2010–2012):
Phase 2 – Technical Expansion (2013–2016):
Phase 3 – Connectivity and Digitization (2016–2019):
Phase 4 – AI Integration and Smart City Ecosystems (2020–Present):
Global Expansion
Today, smart poles are at the heart of digital urban infrastructure around the world. Forward-thinking cities are embracing them as part of national and regional transformation agendas:
At Watad, we believe that building the cities of tomorrow requires solutions that are not only intelligent, but also sustainable, secure, and scalable. Our smart city framework revolves around four key pillars:
Renewable Energy Systems
We deploy advanced solar energy solutions that are seamlessly integrated with smart grids. These systems power essential services, reduce environmental impact, and ensure consistent performance with minimal reliance on fossil fuels.
LED Smart Lighting
Our adaptive lighting systems adjust brightness in response to traffic, weather, and time of day, achieving up to 60% energy savings. A centralized control system allows municipalities to manage, monitor, and maintain lighting remotely with ease and efficiency.
Smart Poles
Watad’s smart poles represent the next generation of multifunctional infrastructure. By integrating lighting, surveillance, sensors, 5G/WiFi, and digital signage into one elegant structure, these poles serve as urban data hubs boosting connectivity, safety, aesthetics, and operational efficiency.
Intelligent Solar Systems
Designed for off-grid or hybrid applications, our solar-powered systems support street lighting, kiosks, and energy stations. With integrated smart controllers, battery management systems, and remote monitoring, they ensure resilience even in remote or underserved areas.
Smart cities are not just about technology they’re about transforming the way we live, move, interact, and grow. At Watad, we are helping shape this transformation through integrated smart city solutions that prioritize sustainability, public safety, operational intelligence, and the overall well-being of communities. Together, we’re building cities that are not only ready for the future but actively shaping it.