Amman, Aug. 9 (Petra) -- The International Conference on Engineering and Sustainable Innovation: Shaping the Future of Cities and Municipalities opened on Sunday with local and Arab participation, aiming to integrate advanced engineering and artificial intelligence to develop smart cities and resilient infrastructure.

Ministry of Local Administration Secretary-General for Technical Affairs Mohammad Amoush stressed that the event addresses core current and future challenges in enabling sustainable infrastructure.

He noted that the Amra City project represents Jordan’s first model of a sustainable, green city, developed through integrated, advanced urban planning spanning 25 years and relying on clean energy and recycling.

Amoush explained that the ministry continues to support smart cities by expanding the powers of local councils, alongside Parliament’s deliberations on the new draft Local Administration Law, while promoting good governance, encouraging private-sector partnerships, and strengthening youth and women’s participation.

International Team for Development and Consulting Director General Salah Maaytah said the conference focuses on serving national urban planning priorities and provides a scientific platform bringing together experts and decision-makers to discuss the latest engineering and technological solutions and explore the future of smart cities to ensure environmental and economic sustainability.

Atlas Training and Consulting Director General Tahseen Hantouly noted that the conference’s importance stems from the growing need to develop smart infrastructure and keep pace with the accelerating digital transformation and use of artificial intelligence in resource management.

He stressed that the event provides a strategic opportunity to strengthen partnerships among the public and private sectors and academic institutions, as well as stimulate investment in emerging technologies.

//Petra//AO