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Libya prepares international forum on smart cities

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Libya prepares international forum on smart cities

Libyan Planning Minister Mohamed Al-Zeidani reviewed the organisational, technical and scientific preparations for an international forum on smart cities. The meeting is to define its themes and partnerships in line with the UN sustainable development goals, according to the Libyan Planning Institute.

Libyan Planning Minister Mohamed Al-Zeidani reviewed preparations for the International Forum on Smart Cities in Libya at a meeting held on Wednesday, according to the Libyan Planning Institute.

The meeting brought together Mustafa Al-Arqat, the Institute’s director general, and a delegation of Egyptian experts led by Mohamed Al-Khatib. Discussions focused on the forum’s overall vision, strategic objectives and scientific themes, as well as cooperation with national, regional and international institutions.

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