// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Muharraq?
Muharraq scores 20.7% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #205 of 256 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
20.7%
Rank
#205 / 256
Criteria present
9 / 86
Evidence coverage
31.4%
Muharraq's smart city score by area
0 present · 5 partial · 2 absent · 8 not assessed
1 present · 0 partial · 2 absent · 9 not assessed
3 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 6 not assessed
1 present · 4 partial · 2 absent · 4 not assessed
2 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed
1 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 3 not assessed
1 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 12 not assessed
Where Muharraq is strong
- ▸Energy & Smart Grid
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Housing & Urban Planning
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
Where the gaps are
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Water & Sanitation
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency
Evidence highlights
Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network
Muharraq has a public transport network, specifically a bus service, as indicated by a travel guide. The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications in Bahrain is responsible for regulating land transportation.
https://www.mtt.gov.bh/Housing & Urban Planning · Affordable housing programme
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning in Bahrain provides housing services for low-income citizens to ensure their stability and a decent life, and offers electronic housing applications.
https://www.housing.gov.bh/Innovation & Economic Development · Digital economy / e-commerce support
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism in Bahrain offers various programs and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including electronic systems for commercial licensing and business management, indicating support for digital busine…
https://www.moic.gov.bh/Energy & Smart Grid · Renewable energy share / targets
Renewable energy is identified as a leading sector for exports and investments in Bahrain, indicating a focus on its development and integration.
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/bahrain-renewable-energyAbout this assessment
Muharraq was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-10 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found — see how smart cities are measured. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.