Hyderabad, Jan. 27 -- Sharjah has rolled out a cutting-edge smart parking system driven by artificial intelligence to manage over 90,000 parking spaces across the city.

The announcement was made by the Sharjah Municipality on Sunday, January 26, via their X account, marking a major step towards enhancing urban mobility and traffic management.

How the new parking system works

Automatic license plate detection: When a vehicle enters a parking area, its license plate is automatically registered by the system.

Mawqef app integration: Drivers can use the "Mawqef" application to find available parking spots, check fees, and make payments conveniently through credit cards or e-wallets.

Flexible subscriptions: Long-term parking options are a...