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AUDI Director General Receives Secretary General of the Arab Cities Organization

25 Jan 2026

H.E. Dr. Anas Mofarreh Almughairy, Director General of the Arab Urban Development Institute (AUDI), welcomed at the Institute’s headquarters H.E. the Secretary General of the Arab Town Organization (ATO), Mr. Badr Wael AlAsskar, on the occasion of his assumption of his new position as Secretary General of the Organization. During the meeting, Dr. Almughairy extended his congratulations to (ATO) Secretary General on the confidence bestowed upon him by the State of Kuwait, along with the endorsement of their Highnesses and Excellencies, members of the Executive Council, for his appointment. The meeting reviewed updates on AUDI’s programs and projects across various Arab cities, which promote the exchange of experiences among cities, support the preparation of municipal leaders, and strengthen institutional capacities, thereby enhancing sustainability and urban resilience in Arab cities. H.E. ATO’s Secretary-General praised AUDI’s comprehensive institutional transformation and the notable progress in its programs and outputs. He also congratulated the Institute’s team on the signing of the headquarters agreement with the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, emphasizing that it reinforces the Institute’s urban and diplomatic role and supports the Kingdom’s efforts to attract the headquarters of regional and international organizations