Mankind has been associated through history, with the space around him. This association stems from his relationship and interaction with the environment and the physical, economic, and social factors surrounding him.  With the increase in population and resources, physical planning became a reflection of the socio-economic and the national development situation in general.  A perfect physical planning considers all variables of time and place, as well as the present and future needs.  It helps the materialization of the concept of sustainable development which considers traffic and transportation services as one of its pillars and main indicators.

-      To study the status-quo of physical planning in the Arab cities.

-      Highlight the importance of the linkage between physical planning and development of traffic and transportation in Arab cities.

-      Enlighten about the means and new techniques as well as successful experiences in the fields of physical planning, traffic and transportation.

-      Highlight the role of municipalities in improving the physical planning as well as traffic and transportation.

·                     The basis and concepts of the relationship between physical planning and  the development strategies of traffic and transportation in Arab cities; and the  developmental indicators that support integration and harmony within the duties, responsibilities, authorities and capabilities thereof.

 ·                     Coordinative role required between physical planning, traffic and transportation departments.

·                     Municipal investments in the fields of physical planning, traffic, transportation and the infrastructure.

·                     Legislations and rules that regulate physical planning and its suitability to the requirements of traffic and transportation.

·                     New methods, techniques in the fields of  physical planning, traffic transportation and mobilization

Prospective participants are kindly requested to complete the attached Registration Form and send it to the Arab Urban Development Institute (AUDI) with the appropriate registration fees:

­                   S.R.1125 (US$.300) for participants from member towns and municipalities of the Arab Towns Organization.

­                   S.R. 1500 (US$. 400) for other participants.

The registration fees cover the conference proceedings (book & CD), attendance of sessions and receptions, bag and certificate of attendance.

 Speakers will be exempted from the registration fees, provided with tickets (economy class), accommodation and local transportation.

Conference Secretariat

Arab Urban Development Institute

P.O. Box 6892,  Riyadh - 11452,  Saudi Arabia

Tel: +966 1 480 2555   Fax: +966 1 480 2666

Email: info@araburban.org

·                     Arab Urban Development Institute (AUDI)

·                     Council of Hama City