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First Meeting of Arab European Cities Dialogue Forum Brings Together Representatives from Over 38 Cities

20 Jan 2026
The Arab Urban Development Institute (AUDI), through the Coordinating Committee of the Arab European Cities Dialogue Forum (AECD 2027), organized the first meeting of Arab and European cities, bringing together representatives from over 38 cities. The meeting aimed to strengthen cities’ role in shaping the agenda for the 2027 Arab European Cities Dialogue Forum in Madrid and to activate channels for technical cooperation and the exchange of expertise among participating cities. The meeting addressed several key thematic areas, including:
  • Strengthening communication with participating cities and enhancing their role in shaping the outcomes of the Arab European Cities Dialogue Forum.
  • Reviewing the “Communication and Cooperation” initiative to improve collaboration frameworks among participating cities.
The meeting concluded with the following key outcomes:
  1. Emphasizing the essential role of participating cities in shaping the agenda and outcomes of AECD 2027.
  2. Announcing several developmental activities for the Forum, including the formation of a Steering Committee and the launch of the Forum’s website and newsletter.
  3. Establishing specialized working groups among cities to facilitate the exchange of expertise and produce collaborative outputs reflecting their priorities.
  4. Securing cities’ commitment to complete the working group questionnaire and nominate technical and specialized representatives for participation in the various groups.