This episode's guest: H.E. Mrs. Fatiha El Moudni، معالي عمدة مدينة الرباط
The Development Journey of the City of Rabat: The City of Lights
The episode discusses the Rabat Municipality's vision for preserving the achievements the city has made, including its status as a green city and a World Heritage Site, alongside the efforts made to strike a balance between Rabat's role as the administrative and diplomatic capital of the Kingdom of Morocco and its role as a city in which hundreds of thousands of residents live. We also highlight the urban strategies adopted by the city to promote the concepts of sustainability and smart-city development, through the development of urban transport, expanding the tramway network, improving infrastructure, and adopting environmental solutions such as the reuse of treated water and enhancing energy efficiency in lighting and buildings. The episode also addresses the role of partnerships with the private sector and civil society in supporting development projects, mechanisms for involving citizens in decision-making, and methods for measuring quality of life in the city and handling residents' feedback. The episode concludes with a future vision for Rabat's position within the network of Arab and international cities, and how the Moroccan capital can continue its journey toward becoming a more sustainable and innovative city with a higher quality of life.
