Riyadh Municipality, in collaboration with the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), has announced the opening of registration for the 61st World Planning Council, scheduled to take place in the Saudi capital from December 1 to 4, 2025, under the theme: “Cities and Regions in Motion: Planning Pathways to Resilience and Quality of Life.”

Riyadh Municipality, in collaboration with the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting scientific abstracts for the 61st ISOCARP World Planning Council scheduled to be held in the capital from December 1 to 4, 2025 until July 7, 2025. This decision comes in response to the high level of international interest and aims to provide more opportunities for participation from experts and specialists around the world.

His Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Riyadh Region, has directed that one of Riyadh’s parks be named after the late Engineer Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Nuaim, in honor of his contributions during his tenure as Mayor of the capital and in recognition of his dedicated service.

Riyadh Municipality has provided services to more than 29,000 pilgrims through six centers distributed across various governorates in the region as of 8 Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH. This initiative is part of the municipality’s integrated efforts to support the Guests of Allah and ensure a smoother and safer Hajj experience.

The "One-Third of the Sacrifice" initiative, launched by the Riyadh Municipality, recorded a 33% increase in the number of beneficiaries this year, reaching 140,798 beneficiaries compared to 105,536 in 1445 H. The amount of donated meat also rose to 159,825 kilograms, up from 111,138 kilograms last year reflecting growth in the initiative, increased donations, and an expanded community impact.

His Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh Region, extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may Allah protect them – on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. He prayed to Almighty Allah to return this blessed occasion upon the Kingdom, and the Islamic and Arab nations, with goodness, blessings, and prosperity, and to accept the pilgrimage of the pilgrims.