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Forum calls for world with strong self-governance
The Euro-Arab Cities Forum concluded on Monday with a promise to pursue dialogue for a more peaceful world with strong self-governance.
- By Sunita Menon, Staff Reporter
- Published: 23:55 February 11, 2008
Dubai: The Euro-Arab Cities Forum concluded on Monday with a promise to pursue dialogue for a more peaceful world with strong self-governance.
The two-day event was held under the patronage of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Industry and Chairman of Dubai Municipality.
The forum, which was a platform for improving relations among European and Arab cities, will be held alternately in an Arab and European city every three years.
Obaid Salem Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General of Dubai Municipality for Administrative and General Services Affairs and Head of the Implementation Committee, said the forum was aimed at developing communities and adopting best practices.
It would also be aimed at providing assistance and support for upgrading standards of good local governance, life and services to the citizens.
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