Muscat, 05 June 2024: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by Muscat Municipality,
participated in the ninth edition of the World Cities Summit, held in the Republic of Singapore
and concluded yesterday. The summit was themed 'Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Rejuvenate,
Reinvent, Reimagine. '
The forum brought together capital secretaries, mayors, and specialized delegations from
various countries worldwide to discuss how to achieve smart, regenerative, and sustainable
cities for future generations. It served as an ideal platform to showcase best practices, learn
from the experiences of others and develop sustainable solutions for future cities.
The Sultanate's delegation was headed by His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Hamidi,
Chairman of Muscat Municipality, who commented on the participation, saying Prosperous
cities are those that maintain high standards of welfare for their inhabitants and can
sustainably provide these standards regardless of external conditions. To ensure the prosperity
of these cities, we must ensure their ability to adapt to technological, social, environmental,
and other changes. This was extensively discussed during the forum sessions, where we learned
from the experiences of cities with rich histories and promising futures. We are striving
diligently to make Muscat a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainably growing city. &
His Excellency added, & This year' s forum emphasized the strategic partnership between the
public and private sectors in building the cities of the future. Both sectors must work together
to achieve this goal. In Muscat Municipality, we call on everyone to collaborate to make Muscat
and all Omani cities smart, resilient, and regenerative. &
The forum' s activities included various events such as the mayor' s Forum, a special symposium
for young leaders, the &; Lee Kuan Yew World City Pierquet; award ceremony, and an accompanying
exhibition. The event addressed several key topics, including humanizing cities, regenerative
cities, smart cities, sustainable financing of cities, and future cities.
The World Cities Summit is a biennial event launched in 2008. It has since become one of the
most significant international events discussing the cities of tomorrow, attracting hundreds of
global cities to participate, showcase their experiences, and engage in discussions about the
challenges cities face and their ability to sustain themselves amid rapid changes across various
levels.