



A regional knowledge and learning platform, the Academy equips urban leaders and professionals with the expertise, practical experience, and tools to drive innovation, strengthen institutional capabilities, and advance sustainable urban development across Arab cities.

An advanced professional certification that qualifies municipal leaders in accordance with global best practices by developing executive competencies in strategic planning, governance, and institutional performance management, thereby contributing to the creation of cities that are better prepared, more efficient, and more sustainable. It includes a series of training courses that lead to a certificate accredited by the Academy and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in the United States.

Specialized programs in various fields that contribute to developing competencies and enhancing the professional readiness of leaders and employees in the municipal sector. These include professional certificates offered by the Arab Cities Academy, which participants receive after completing a series of training courses specific to the certificate’s field of specialization.
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