euro-arab cities forum

Under the patronage of the Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry and Chairman of Dubai Municipality Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,This year the forum is in its 3rd cycle and is being held at Dubai, UAE to over 60 Mayors from the key European and 60 Mayors from key Arab cities, and more than 40 international organizations inviting them to take part in this New Dialogue for Development.

The Euro-Arab Cities Forum represents a gateway to development through bridging cultures, exchanging expertise and crossing borders. It was launched 20 yrs ago, in 1988, when the first Euro-Arab Cities Forum was held in the city of Marrakech, Morocco and was followed in 1994 by the second Forum which was held in Valencia, Spain.

And today we are proud to be hosting this event in Dubai City, which in itself represents a perfect example of what dedication to perfection and commitment to growth and excellence can achieve. Welcome to this collaboration initiative which undertakes to build a promising future for Arab & European cities alike.

- To bridge cultures and exchange expertise in order to create long-term partnerships and cooperation between the cities on all levels.

- To highlight best practices and their benefits, and enhance them by adapting them to the Euro-Arab needs.

- To establish a permanent committee for the forum that would ensure its continuity.

OFFICiAL Sponsor

Mayors of cities, heads of municipalities and local authority councils, experts, researchers and academicians from universities, business establishments and the private sector, Interna­tional experts in architectural planning, envi­ronmental management, public transport, urban development, governmental and non­governmental organizations.