AUDI Director General Receives Founder and President of Metropoli Foundation

12 Feb 2026

His Excellency Dr. Anas Mofarreh Almughairy, Director General of the Arab Urban Development Institute (AUDI), received Founder and President of Metropoli Foundation, Dr. Alfonso Vegara, during his visit to AUDI’s headquarters, where discussions focused on strengthening international cooperation and sharing expertise in areas of urban development. The AUDI Director General highlighted the key programs and projects implemented under the institute’s new strategy, which seeks to foster innovation in the development of Arab cities while promoting best practices in urban planning and accomplishing sustainable development goals. For his part, Dr. Alfonso showcased the work of the Metropoli Foundation, outlining its experience in supporting cities worldwide, including Singapore, several Chinese cities, London, Madrid, Mexico City, and Riyadh, in addition to its role in advancing urban transformation pathways through the implementation of smart regions strategies. Furthermore, the meeting explored mechanisms for shared cooperation in delivering specialized workshops for practitioners in urban planning and design, reviewing global trends in city development, and collaborating on urban research and studies, particularly in the areas of public space design and the humanization of cities. The meeting forms part of AUDI’s ongoing efforts to build effective partnerships with leading international institutions, fostering knowledge exchange and supporting the advancement of urban planning and development frameworks across Arab cities.