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MADINAH: Madinah Region Development Authority is participating in the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York under the theme 鈥淎dvancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs.鈥�
The forum, running until July 23, brings together UN member states to review progress on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The authority鈥檚 participation is part of the Kingdom鈥檚 delegation, led by Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim.
This year鈥檚 participation reflects the Kingdom鈥檚 alignment of Vision 2030 principles with the global SDGs framework and highlights Madinah鈥檚 role in localizing the SDGs and adopting the Quality of Life Index initiative.
Fahad Albulihshi, Madinah mayor and CEO of the authority, will deliver the Kingdom鈥檚 address at the Local and Regional Governments Forum during the UN event.
His speech will focus on Madinah鈥檚 role in localizing SDGs and the Kingdom鈥檚 commitment to advancing SDG efforts at the local level, aligned with Vision 2030 goals.
On the sidelines, the mayor will hold bilateral meetings with representatives of local and regional governments to discuss cooperation on the UN 2030 Agenda.
Discussions will also address governance, inclusive services, and local investment in supporting SDG progress regionally.