AUDI Concludes Participation in Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2025 in Barcelona

The Arab Urban Development Institute (AUDI) concluded its participation in the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona (SCEWC 2025), held in Barcelona, Spain, from November 4–6, 2025. The congress is one of the world’s leading events on cities and urban innovation and serves as a platform that contributes to empowering cities in addressing current and future urban challenges through enhancing social innovation and activating strategic partnerships.

As part of its participation, AUDI organized a thematic roundtable titled “Arab European Cities Dialogue: A Pathway to City-to-City Cooperation.” The roundtable, moderated by Eng. Abdelrahman Alzoubi, Coordinator of the Cities Dialogue Forum Program at AUDI, brought together an elite of decision-makers and urban development experts from Riyadh, Amman, Rome, and Madrid. Discussions highlighted the growing importance of city-to city cooperation and urban diplomacy in fostering innovation, knowledge exchange, and sustainable, inclusive urban growth.

In addition, Dr. Ziad Alameddine, Director of the Urban Policy Research Program at AUDI, participated in a specialized thematic roundtable and highlighted that true urban transformation begins in residential neighborhoods. He emphasized that participatory greening initiatives not only make cities more livable but also build trust and a sense of belonging among residents.

Of note, AUDI’s participation in SCEWC 2025 is part of a global dialogue aimed at advancing urban development and fostering stronger city-to-city partnerships.