The rapid increase in global population have contributed to a massive strain on urban areas. While the antecedents of such strain could be attributed to economic necessity, many social and environmental impacts have ensued. Concurrently, advancements in information systems witnessed in recent history, have provided for an opportunity to create smarter cities and regions through transforming urban centers to intelligent and interactive sustainable hubs. This research will explore the potential for smarter cities in Qatar and the region from a Green Information Systems perceptive. It aims to extend the scholarly and public discourse beyond the building of smart infrastructure, to also encompass the enablement of smart communities, empowered through the use of Green Information Systems to developing sustainable economic, social and environmental practice. The project will contribute to scholarship through academic publications and dissemination of findings which will highlight local research in international fora. It also aims to influence local and regional practice, particularly given the Qatari local investments in smart city infrastructure. The findings would contribute towards establishing a holistic framework for smarter cities, with knowledge-centric, sociocultural and sociomaterial underpinnings.