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Conference seeks to exchange expertise for sustainable development

From Times of Oman · () English

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  • The Arab Towns Organization discussed smart cities, digital transformation, cybersecurity and sustainable urban mobility at an executive meeting in Dhofar.
  • Its 20th conference in Salalah will bring together participants from 22 Arab and Islamic countries to exchange expertise on sustainable urban development and quality of life.

The Arab Towns Organization is turning its attention to the systems shaping the future of Arab cities: smart technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation and sustainable mobility.

Those issues formed part of discussions at the organization’s 64th executive meeting in Dhofar Governorate. The meeting took place ahead of the 20th Arab Towns Organization Conference, which is scheduled to begin tomorrow at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah.

Held under the theme “More Innovative and Sustainable Cities,” the conference is organized by Dhofar Municipality in cooperation with the Arab Towns Organization. Participants from 22 Arab and Islamic countries are expected to exchange expertise and discuss urban development, the digital transformation of cities, improving quality of life and the challenges facing Arab cities.

The agenda also includes the future of sustainable urban mobility. The organization said the discussions aim to strengthen the role of its institutions in empowering Arab cities and creating a safer urban future.

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