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Zawya
06-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman participates in the World Cities Summit Mayors Forum 2025 in Vienna
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 14th World Cities Summit Mayors Forum, hosted this year in Vienna, Austria, from 2 to 4 July 2025. Recognised as one of the leading global platforms for urban leadership, the Forum brought together mayors, governors, urban planners and policymakers from across the globe to exchange knowledge and explore creative, scalable solutions for sustainable urban development. Held under the theme, 'Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Local Solutions, Global Impact', this year's Forum focused on sharing experiences and best practices that enhance resilience, improve service delivery and advance inclusive growth in cities across the globe. The Omani delegation was led by His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Hamidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, who represented the Sultanate in a series of thematic sessions focused on topics such as affordable housing, municipal services, urban energy transition and water resilience; key priorities shaping city strategies worldwide. 'Participating in this global forum gave us the opportunity to witness how cities around the world are confronting shared urban challenges with practical, scalable solutions,' said H.E. Al Hamidi. 'For Oman, it is not only a chance to observe global trends in action, but to reflect on how we can translate these insights into policies and projects that serve the evolving needs of our cities. It also reaffirms our commitment to building an inclusive, sustainable and service-driven urban environment, one that aligns with the strategic objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and enhances the quality of life for all our citizens,' he added. The three-day programme featured thought-provoking discussions, city network exchanges and on-the-ground site visits to some of Vienna's most forward-thinking urban developments, including Karl-Marx-Hof, Seestadt Aspern, Nordbahnhof Quartier and Danube Island, which served as inspiring models of modern housing, integrated infrastructure and innovative mobility solutions. Oman's attendance marks its continued engagement with the international urban development community, building on previous participations in the World Cities Summit series. The Forum offered Oman a meaningful opportunity to engage with leading planning models and international urban frameworks, reinforcing its ambition to shape resilient, inclusive and future-ready cities. Hosted by the City of Vienna and co-organised by Singapore's Centre for Liveable Cities and Urban Redevelopment Authority, in collaboration with Urban Innovation Vienna, the forum concluded with a renewed commitment among participating cities to deepen cooperation and accelerate collective efforts toward a more sustainable urban future.
Times of Oman
22-05-2025
- Times of Oman
Muscat celebrates Flag raising at the tallest flagpole in the Sultanate
Muscat: Muscat Governorate celebrated the inauguration of the tallest flagpole in the Sultanate of Oman 126 meters, under the patronage of His Excellency Sayyid Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, and in the presence of His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Hamidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality. Muscat Municipality said: 'It is expected that Al Khuwair Square will become a prominent landmark in Muscat Governorate, with its sustainable and environmentally friendly elements, inspired by Omani identity. It will also be an ideal destination for recreation and practicing outdoor sports activities, as it contains modern facilities that meet the aspirations of the community.' The project spans an area of more than 21,000 square meters and, in addition to the towering flagpole, features various recreational facilities, including landscaped green spaces of 9000 square meters, with 57 type of trees, dedicated walking and cycling paths, an open-air art and handicraft exhibition, a skateboarding area, and a sports zone. The site is also equipped with public amenities such as restrooms and a parking lot with 107 spaces.
