Kuwait City: The Sultanate of Oman took part in the 41st preparatory meeting of senior municipal officials from the GCC, held today in the State of Kuwait. The Omani delegation was headed by Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South Al Sharqiyah.

According to Oman News Agency, the meeting addressed several topics related to GCC municipal action, including follow-ups on previous decisions by the Committee of Ministers of Municipal Affairs. The officials also approved several guiding manuals on urban environment and strategic urban planning.

Additionally, discussions covered the proposed establishment of a GCC Urban Research Center. Member states were urged to participate in the 6th edition of the GCC Municipal Award.

The meeting also underscored the importance of activating a mechanism for exchanging municipal experts and specialists among GCC countries.