The Bahrain Smart Cities Awards 2023 is an initiative that seeks to recognize and celebrate the innovative solutions and best practices in smart city development in Bahrain. The awards aim to inspire and promote the adoption of sustainable and efficient smart city solutions that enhance the quality of life for residents, while ensuring the responsible use of resources. With categories that cover a wide range of smart city solutions, the awards provide a platform for showcasing the latest trends and innovations in AIoT implementations, food security/agritech, renewable energy, smart real estate/smart buildings, and ESG considerations. The awards offer a unique opportunity for stakeholders in the smart city ecosystem to come together, share knowledge and experiences, and contribute to the sustainable development of Bahrain's cities.