The accompanying activities of the “Urban October 2026” program commenced this morning in Al Buraimi Governorate. Organized by the Directorate General of Housing and Urban Planning in the governorate under the theme “Happy and Prosperous Cities,” the program will run from 26 to 28 October.The activities include an exhibition featuring more than 21 booths representing a number of participating government and private-sector entities, showcasing their key projects and programs related to the event’s theme. The program also features a scientific forum in which more than 14 specialized working papers on urban planning and urban sustainability will be presented by specialists from educational and academic institutions.A hackathon titled “Endowment: A Sustainable Impact” is also being held on the sidelines of the program, in partnership between the Directorate General of Housing and Urban Planning in Al Buraimi Governorate and the Department of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in Al Buraimi, with the participation of more than 12 teams. The program also includes competitions and accompanying activities continuing throughout the event.Sulaiman bin Ali Al Qarni, Director General of the Directorate General of Housing and Urban Planning in Al Buraimi Governorate, explained that the event aims to highlight the key pillars of urban planning pursued by the Ministry, derived from the four pillars of Urban October: Innovation in Urban Development, Green Cities, Cities We Build Together, and Resilient Cities.He emphasized that organizing these activities forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to raise community awareness of urban planning and sustainability issues, while strengthening partnerships among specialists, students, and the wider community, thereby contributing to the development of more sustainable cities.The event was held under the patronage of His Excellency Sayyid Dr. Hamad bin Ahmed Al Busaidi, Governor of Al Buraimi, and was attended by Their Excellencies the Walis, members of the Shura Council, members of the Municipal Council, and a number of directors from government and private-sector institutions.
