AUDI participated in this conference held in Petra/Jordan between 11- 15 November2007.  H. E. Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Nuaim, Chairman Board of Trustees, AUDI President, presented a paper on: Management of cities and municipalities, Riyadh city experience on centralization and decentralization.

The conference objective was to investigate the modern trends in the administration of major cities, analysis of problems and ways of solutions ‘through determination of reasons, features and means of approach’, requirements and conditions for privatization of services, city development future ambitions, and reviewing successful experiences.

Participation of AUDI comes in line with its efforts in contributing to the advancement of Arab cities and fosters the efforts of institutions those deal with municipal activities.