Day 1: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

1. Conference Opening Session

2. Keynote Discussion Session:

Sustainable Development Goals in the Region: Achievements and Challenges after a Decade

• Overview of the region’s progress on the SDGs presented by experts from the United Nations and the region.

• Discussion with government officials and key participants.

3. Session 1: Political Frameworks and Institutional Mechanisms for Implementing the SDGs

• National and regional SDG frameworks and strategies: Progress and lessons learned.

4. Session 2: Financing the SDGs in the Region: Challenges and Solutions

• Financing solutions from both the public and private sectors to achieve the SDGs.

• The role of international financial institutions and aid agencies.

Day 2: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

In-Depth Exploration of Key Sustainable Development Goals Areas

1.Session 3: Climate Action and Green Growth in the Arab Region

• The role of Arab countries in the global climate agenda.

• Case studies from countries in green energy, sustainable agriculture, and water management.

2. Session 4: Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation for the SDGs

• How technology is reshaping sustainability in the Arab region.

• Examples of technology-driven initiatives in health, education, and energy.

3.Session 5: Social Inclusion, Gender Equality, and the SDGs

• Addressing barriers to gender equality and promoting inclusive development.

• Social justice, human rights, and the SDGs.

4. Session 6: The SDGs and the Role of the Private Sector

• The role of the private sector in promoting business models aligned with the SDGs.

• Public-private partnerships for sustainable development.

Day 3: Thursday, July 24, 2025:

Regional Cooperation and Moving Forward

1. Session 7: Building Regional Partnerships for the SDGs

• Opportunities for regional cooperation and collective action in achieving the SDGs.

• Collaborative efforts among Arab countries to achieve common goals.

2. Session 8: Legal and Institutional Challenges for Achieving the SDGs in the Arab World: Current Reality and Future Prospects

• Developing national legislation to achieve the SDGs in Arab countries.

• The role of regional and international cooperation in enhancing legal capacities for sustainable development in the Arab region.

3. Session 9:The Future of the SDGs in the Arab Region: A Vision for the Next Ten Years

• How can the region accelerate the achievement of the SDGs in the next decade?

• Recommendations from stakeholders on the way forward.

4.Session 10:The Role of Municipalities and Local Councils in Achieving Sustainable Community Development: Achievements and Challenges

• The role of municipalities and local councils in achieving sustainable development: achievements and challenges at the local level.

• Decentralization and local governance: enhancing governance and community participation to achieve developmental goals.

• Cooperation between local and central governments: from challenges to opportunities for achieving sustainable development.

5. Closing Ceremony:

• Summary of discussions and key outcomes.

• Presentation of the final conference report with actionable recommendations.

• Presentation of preparations for the second conference.

• Recognition of outstanding contributions.