Guided by His Highness, Mayor of Riyadh Region and AUDI General Director | AUDI Launches Official Website for the Arab European Cities Dialogue Forum 2025

Sunday 27 April, 2025

The Arab Urban Development Institute (AUDI), in collaboration with the Riyadh Municipality — host of the forum’s inaugural edition in 2025 — has launched the official website for the Arab European Cities Dialogue Forum 2025 (AECD). The website is designed as an interactive platform to foster dialogue and strengthen city-to-city partnerships across the Arab and European regions. It features a welcoming address by His Highness, in his capacity as Chairman of the AECD Steering Committee, emphasizing the forum’s critical role in promoting dialogue, building partnerships, and deepening the historical, cultural, and economic ties between cities.

In addition, the website provides a comprehensive overview of the forum’s concept and objectives, highlights key participating cities, international organizations, and development banks, and presents the forum’s agenda, including dialogue sessions, workshops, major bilateral initiatives, and success stories of city-to-city partnerships and their implementation strategies. Those interested can explore more details by visiting the official website at: https://aecd2025.org/ar/.

The launch marks a continuation of efforts to promote dialogue, broaden the scope of international cooperation, and support development initiatives intended to build strong city-to-city partnerships for a better future.