The Sultanate of Oman has participated in the 14th World Cities Summit Mayors Forum (WCSMF 2025), a global platform for urban leadership, held in Vienna, Austria.
The forum revolved around the theme ‘Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Local Solutions, Global Impact,’ gathering mayors, governors, urban planners and policymakers from around the world to drive sustainable urban development.
The event served as a platform to exchange knowledge and best practices that enhance resilience, service delivery and inclusive growth on a global scale.
His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Hamidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, led the Omani delegation. The chairman took part in a series of thematic sessions that explored crucial topics such as affordable housing, municipal services, urban energy transition and water resilience.
His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Hamidi Chairman – Muscat Municipality
“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. 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”
The event included 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.
During its participation, Oman engaged with leading planning models and international urban frameworks, strengthening its commitment to shaping resilient, inclusive and future-ready cities.
WCSMF 2025, co-organized by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities and Urban Redevelopment Authority, in collaboration with Urban Innovation Vienna, wrapped up with participating cities reaffirming their commitment to enhancing cooperation to drive a more sustainable urban future.
