This webinar explores the pivotal role of rural development in regeneration, AI-driven innovation, food security, economic prosperity, and rural tourism within a post-oil economy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Structured around four key themes:
· Beyond the Dunes: Examines regenerative practices that restore ecosystems, enhance agricultural productivity, and promote biodiversity, creating resilient rural communities.
· Across the Kingdom: Focuses on the transformative impact of AI and technology on precision agriculture, smart infrastructure, and the economic boost from rural tourism initiatives that connect local cultures with global markets.
· Rural Management for Villages: Discusses the integration of town management practices in rural settings to foster sustainable development and improve living conditions.
· Post 2030: Looks at the future of rural Saudi Arabia, where sustainability and innovation are essential for driving economic diversification beyond oil dependency, prioritizing environmental health and community well-being.
Join us for valuable insights into how rural areas are not only critical for Saudi Arabia’s growth but also serve as catalysts for change, making this session ideal for professionals in urban planning, sustainable development, and Town Managers/Officers
Speaker
Khaled Abdellatif, Senior Director Urban Planning, Red Sea Global
Khaled Abdel Latif is a qualified Strategic Urban Planner and Designer with over 20 years of experience in urban development and statutory planning across more than 10 cities in the Middle East and GCC, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and Bahrain. Currently serving as Senior Director for the Urban Planning Department at Red Sea Global, Khaled integrates sustainable practices and innovative strategies to foster rural development and enhance community well-being.
Among his accomplishments are the establishment of the Mega Projects Unit in Qatar, which managed urban planning for major developments with a focus on sustainability development practices, , and co-led the DGDA Master Planning framework for a 194 sq.km ecotourism destination in Saudi Arabia. He has also spearheaded projects and managed the closeout stage of Bahrain’s National Planning and Development Strategies, overseeing multidisciplinary teams with a focus on holistic development enriching the rural sides of Bahrain.
Organizer: Smarter Urban Rural
Date and time: October 24, 2024, 2pm CET
Format: webinar
Duration: 1h
Number of CPDs: 1.5
Mode of delivery: online
Ticket price: Free
