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- This work supports Vision 2030鈥檚 goals for advancing urbanization worldwide and leveraging international cooperation
RIYADH: 黑料社区 joined the global community celebrating World Cities Day, observed annually on Oct. 31, in recognition of the progress and development seen across the Kingdom鈥檚 cities.
The nation鈥檚 achievements are driven by the efforts of various government sectors, which are implementing ambitious development projects to ensure a high standard of living and well-being for residents and visitors, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
This work supports Vision 2030鈥檚 goals for advancing urbanization worldwide and leveraging international cooperation to tackle urban challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
This annual observance provides a global framework to reinforce the international community鈥檚 commitment to the New Urban Agenda, foster cooperation between nations on the challenges and opportunities of urbanization, and raise awareness about delivering urban services to improve the quality of life and the urban environment, the SPA reported.
World Cities Day was first celebrated in 2014. As with World Habitat Day, a global observance is held in a different city each year and the day focuses on a specific theme. The theme for 2025 is: People-Centred Smart Cities.
According to the UN, this year鈥檚 theme reflects the growing recognition that the transformative power of digital technologies is reshaping urban life globally, offering opportunities to enhance how cities and human settlements are designed, planned, managed and governed.
The annual day aims to raise international awareness of urbanization trends, challenges and visions for sustainable urban development, promote international cooperation and contribute to global efforts to build equitable, prosperous, sustainable and inclusive cities that provide their communities with better living environments and quality of life, the SPA reported.