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Second Periodic Meeting of Arab Cities’ Communication and Partnership Officers Held by AUDI

23 Dec 2025

The Arab Urban Development Institute (AUDI) recently organized its second periodic meeting for communication and partnership officers, welcoming over 55 representatives from member Arab cities. This meeting forms part of the Institute’s ongoing efforts to enhance joint coordination efforts, develop effective communication channels, and facilitate the exchange of best practices among Arab municipalities, contributing to support the implementation of AUDI’s programs and initiatives.

The meeting featured discussions on the following topics:

    An overview of AUDI’s programs and initiatives.
    Showcasing the role of communication officers in supporting the participation of municipal leaders in AUDI’s events, including the Arab European Cities Dialogue Forum held in Riyadh in May 2025.
    Leveraging opportunities for cooperation with international organizations and development funds, and AUDI’s role in representing these entities.
    An open discussion session to address inquiries and feedback from communication officers and to strengthen coordination mechanisms for future collaboration.

Key outcomes from the meeting include:

  1. AUDI Director General, H.E. Dr. Anas Almughairy, extended the greetings of H.H. Prince Dr. Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh Region, President of AUDI, to all participants and highlighted the vital role of communication officers in fostering partnerships among Arab cities.
  2. Recognition of communication officers for their efforts in facilitating municipal leaders’ participation in AUDI’s activities, as well as their valuable contributions to training programs, capacity-building initiatives, and urban policy development.
  3. Highlighting the accomplishments of the Training and Capacity Building Program, which delivered 23 training programs over the past two years, involving participants from more than 20 Arab cities.
  4. Reviewing the achievements of the Urban Research and Policy Program, which included uploading 400 projects to the Arab Urban Development Portal with contributions from 30 Arab cities and publishing 12 issues of “Mudununa” newsletter.
  5. Facilitating open discussions, where communications officers shared their observations and inquiries, which were addressed by AUDI’s management and programs directors.
  6. Establishing a working and communication group among member cities to enhance AUDI’s role in developing Arab cities by understanding their needs and providing optimal assistance.