Salt:Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa, representing Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, inaugurated the sixth Arab Women Engineers Forum at the Salt Heritage House. The forum commenced on Sunday, focusing on the role of women engineers in planning resilient and sustainable cities.
According to Jordan News Agency, the two-day forum brought together engineering professionals from Jordan and eight other Arab countries. The discussions centered around urban resilience, sustainability, and the vital role women play in shaping the future of cities.
Princess Sumaya, in a speech delivered by Bani Mustafa, underscored the importance of women as equal partners in society's development. She highlighted their contributions to family cohesion, politics, and the economy. Emphasizing that engineering involves creative thinking and constructive work, the princess noted the historical role of engineering in civilization building and infrastructure development.
Princess Sumaya stressed the necessity of integrated engineering solutions for resilient and sustainable cities, focusing on people-centered urban environments. She cited Salt's engineering efforts in heritage preservation, leading to its UNESCO World Heritage List inscription in 2021, as an example of engineering's transformative power.
Jordan Engineers Association President Abdullah Ghosheh explained that a resilient city is prepared for crises, learns from them, and ensures ongoing development. He called for the forum's outcomes to be transformed into partnerships and practical solutions to enhance cities and residents' lives.
The forum, attended by representatives from Palestine, Libya, Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Syria, began with a minute of silence for the victims of the Karak Governorate terrorist attack.