SmartCity Kochi in India has announced the inauguration of its first building in the upcoming months.  Together with SmartCity Malta, SmartCity Kochi forms part of a network of interconnected business communities across the world. These communities are developed and managed by SmartCity®, the international business parks arm of Dubai Holding, which seeks to replicate the astounding success witnessed by the 11 business parks across 6 industries in Dubai. These business parks attract 80,000 knowledge workers every day.

Located in the southern Indian State of Kerala, SmartCity Kochi marks the expansion of the SmartCity® global network as it inaugurates its first building. While each SmartCity® operates as its own unit, communities around the world function as a global network.

The CEO of SmartCity Malta, Anthony P. Tabone said, "We are pleased to locally announce the development of SmartCity Kochi as it is a reflection of the growth of SmartCity®. The first building of SmartCity Kochi will have a built-up space of nearly 6.5 lakh sq. ft spread across 11 acres, and is estimated to generate over 6,000 direct jobs once it is open."

"Igniting connections and promoting growth, the SmartCity® network allows for the creation of new jobs for knowledge workers, establishes a multinational foothold for knowledge businesses and opens exciting new markets where companies can expand. Moreover, the growing SmartCity® network will connect business communities in Europe, the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent," Mr Tabone concluded.