A delegation from Riyadh Region Secretariat accepted Riyadh’s three-year membership in the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) during an official visit to the organization’s headquarters in The Hague, in a move that strengthens the capital’s presence within the international urban planning network.
The visit came in response to an invitation from the organization, and the head of the delegation, Assistant Deputy Governor Engineer Saleh Al-Saif, accepted the membership.

The visit included specialized discussion sessions addressing urban transformation and the exchange of planning knowledge, as well as field visits to a number of pioneering urban projects in the Netherlands, providing an opportunity to learn from international experiences and exchange expertise in the fields of urban planning and development.

This participation reflects Riyadh’s role as an active partner in shaping the cities of the future and strengthens its position within global platforms focused on urban planning and knowledge exchange.
This step is an extension of the Riyadh Municipality’s efforts to promote sustainable urban development, and building effective international partnerships, thereby supporting the realization of its vision to be a leading authority for a prosperous and sustainable Riyadh that enhances the quality of life and contributes to the development of services and the improvement of the city experience for its residents and visitors.