// 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

Data, Digital & Smart Foundation36%

0 present · 5 partial · 2 absent · 8 not assessed

Mobility & Transport33%

1 present · 0 partial · 2 absent · 9 not assessed

Environment, Energy & Climate64%

3 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 6 not assessed

Infrastructure, Water & Waste43%

1 present · 4 partial · 2 absent · 4 not assessed

Health, Education, Safety & Inclusion75%

2 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 9 not assessed

Economy, Innovation & Employment50%

1 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 3 not assessed

Governance, Resilience & Operating Model75%

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-energy

About 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.