KUWAIT: Representing the Sultanate of Oman at the high-level summit was His Excellency Sayyid Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat. The meeting brought together ministers from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to discuss collaborative municipal development and urban planning strategies.
Key topics on the agenda included progress on implementing prior GCC decisions concerning urban environments, strategic planning, and the Gulf Building Code—an essential framework aimed at harmonizing construction standards across member states.
The ministers also reviewed the 2024–2030 joint municipal action plan, emphasizing on modernizing municipal legislation, strengthening oversight mechanisms, and boosting collaboration with international bodies specializing in urban governance.
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The meeting additionally covered preparations for upcoming events such as the Gulf Municipal Week, the Municipal Action Conference, and the GCC Municipal Action Award—all platforms to celebrate innovation and excellence in municipal services.
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