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Sat, 11/28/2015 - 18:35
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Bahrain to host key conference on sustainable urban development

Manama, Nov. 28 (BNA): Bahrain is set to host an international conference on sustainable urban development on December 6 and 7. Works, Municipality Affairs and Urban Planning Ministry Undersecretary for Municipality Affairs Dr. Nabil bin Mohammed Abul Fateh stressed during a meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) led by the programme's Acting Regional Director Dr. Dyfed Aubrey. The meeting was held to prepare for a strategic dialogue between Bahrain and the UN-Habitat which will convene on the sidelines of the conference. They discussed the ongoing preparations for the dialogue, stressing Bahrain's support in funding the programme's activities mainly in Palestine. Dr. Aubrey lauded the kingdom's successful experience in sustainable urban development and the achievements brought about through partnership with the UN agencies which culminated in granting His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award.

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