More than 15,000 urban leaders, policymakers, and innovators from over 600 cities worldwide converged Expo city Dubai today as the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum officially opened, marking a historic first for the event in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region.

The three-day summit, running through October 29 at, brings together 118 mayors, deputy mayors, business executives, and young professionals under the banner “Collaborate. Inspire. Transform.” Organized by Brisbane City Council at the legacy site of Expo 2020 Dubai, the gathering represents the 15th edition of a summit with a 30-year tradition of fostering urban innovation and cross-regional cooperation.

The timing and location carry particular significance. Delegates are meeting at the same venue that

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