Dhahiriya Municipality Holds the First Public Meeting to Prepare the Strategic Development Plan 2027–2031
Dhahiriya Municipality held the first public meeting (Open House) to prepare the Strategic Development Plan for 2027–2031, with broad participation from city residents, local institutions, various sectors, community figures, and the Qader Foundation. The meeting reflects the Municipality’s commitment to adopting a participatory approach to planning and development.
The meeting was opened by the Mayor of Dhahiriya, Eng. Ali Abbas Al-Awaiysa, who welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of developing a comprehensive plan that responds to the city’s needs and residents’ aspirations, while strengthening the role of the local community in identifying priorities and shaping the city’s future vision.
For her part, Lina Sabih, Strategic Planning Coordinator and Director of the Planning and Projects Department, presented an overview of the key achievements of the previous plan, the main stages of preparing the new development plan, the Municipality’s classification, and other details related to the planning process.
She explained that the new plan will be based on a participatory approach, allowing different community groups, institutions, and sectors to contribute to identifying needs and priorities. These areas include the economic and social sectors, infrastructure, environment, administration and services, in addition to promoting good governance, sustainable development, and digital administration.
She also noted that the coming period will include specialized meetings for the planning committees, marking the launch of the initial stages of preparing the plan and ensuring broader community participation, while developing a plan that reflects the needs and aspirations of the people of Dhahiriya.
Meanwhile, Dhahiriya Municipality Director Ahmed Qaisiya emphasized that the development plan is a participatory plan, calling on citizens and representatives of all sectors and institutions to actively participate in its preparation. He noted that the Municipality seeks to ensure that the plan is developed with the participation of all sectors and reflects the actual priorities and needs of the city.
This initiative comes as part of Dhahiriya Municipality’s efforts to develop a clear and realistic strategic plan based on the needs and aspirations of the local community, laying solid foundations for urban, service, economic, and social development in the coming years and contributing to building a more sustainable future for the city.
