Experts discuss role of technology in urban planning
Published: 04:10 PM,Oct 30,2023 | EDITED : 09:10 PM,Oct 30,2023
The proceedings began with a panel discussion titled 'Urban Resilience and Lessons Learned from Climate Conditions in the Sultanate of Oman' under the auspices of Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance. — ONA
Muscat: The second day of the ‘October Urban Conference and the First Gulf Housing Week’ at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre attracted participation from diverse national and international sectors, including government, private, academic, and community entities, with international representation also present.
The event featured a series of informative sessions. The proceedings began with a panel discussion titled 'Urban Resilience and Lessons Learned from Climate Conditions in the Sultanate of Oman' under the auspices of Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance. The panel included the ministers of Housing and Urban Planning, Transport and Communications and information Technology, Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Authority, and the Assistant Inspector General of Police and Customs for Operations.
This session discussed urban strategic policies and planning standards for managing areas exposed to flood and climate risks. It emphasised the importance of preparing riverbeds to reduce flood risks and discussed policies for responding to and recovering from the effects of climate conditions. Additionally, the participants discussed the role of the National Emergency Management Committee and the cooperation between government agencies in combating climate conditions.
Several working papers were presented in this context, covering topics such as creating unified government maps for riverbeds, flood protection efforts through dam construction, and geographical data.
In the field of housing and urban planning, topics such as urban monitoring and the importance of modern technology and smart cities in making cities more resilient and sustainable were discussed. The session also focused on developing partnerships between the public and private sectors in housing projects, housing market challenges, and proposing mechanisms to enhance private sector participation in these projects.
Working papers were presented on innovations and modern applications, the framework for integrating geographical data and the importance of improving geographical data integration in Oman.
Rural housing applications and their importance in building accurate databases were also discussed during the sessions.
The participants also discussed how modern technology and artificial intelligence can enhance urban planning and improve urban quality and monitoring.
The third day of the event is set to feature a panel discussion among dignitaries on 'Housing Projects and Plans in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries.' The participants include Dr Khalfan bin Said al Shueili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning; Minister of Energy and Infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates; Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Minister of Social Development and Family Affairs in Qatar; Minister of Housing and Urban Planning in the Kingdom of Bahrain; and Director-General of the Public Authority for Housing Welfare in Kuwait.
Jassim Mohammad al Bedaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, will moderate this panel.
The event featured a series of informative sessions. The proceedings began with a panel discussion titled 'Urban Resilience and Lessons Learned from Climate Conditions in the Sultanate of Oman' under the auspices of Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance. The panel included the ministers of Housing and Urban Planning, Transport and Communications and information Technology, Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Authority, and the Assistant Inspector General of Police and Customs for Operations.
This session discussed urban strategic policies and planning standards for managing areas exposed to flood and climate risks. It emphasised the importance of preparing riverbeds to reduce flood risks and discussed policies for responding to and recovering from the effects of climate conditions. Additionally, the participants discussed the role of the National Emergency Management Committee and the cooperation between government agencies in combating climate conditions.
Several working papers were presented in this context, covering topics such as creating unified government maps for riverbeds, flood protection efforts through dam construction, and geographical data.
In the field of housing and urban planning, topics such as urban monitoring and the importance of modern technology and smart cities in making cities more resilient and sustainable were discussed. The session also focused on developing partnerships between the public and private sectors in housing projects, housing market challenges, and proposing mechanisms to enhance private sector participation in these projects.
Working papers were presented on innovations and modern applications, the framework for integrating geographical data and the importance of improving geographical data integration in Oman.
Rural housing applications and their importance in building accurate databases were also discussed during the sessions.
The participants also discussed how modern technology and artificial intelligence can enhance urban planning and improve urban quality and monitoring.
The third day of the event is set to feature a panel discussion among dignitaries on 'Housing Projects and Plans in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries.' The participants include Dr Khalfan bin Said al Shueili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning; Minister of Energy and Infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates; Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Minister of Social Development and Family Affairs in Qatar; Minister of Housing and Urban Planning in the Kingdom of Bahrain; and Director-General of the Public Authority for Housing Welfare in Kuwait.
Jassim Mohammad al Bedaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, will moderate this panel.