On April 12th, 2023, NYUAD hosted Abiy Yeshitla, Vice President ISV Technology and EMEA Oracle, along with Joy John, Director, Cloud Native and Innovation, EMEA Oracle. In this talk Abiy Yeshilta and Joy John explored the interconnectedness of cloud computing, digital twins, IoT, and smart cities through real-life case studies. They emphasized the transformative potential of these technologies in optimizing urban infrastructure and enhancing citizen services, urging collaborative innovation for sustainable urban development.