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Built to last: How to design cities that serve generations the Abu Dhabi way

President William Ruto with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dhabi at Expo City Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [PCS]

In the current era of urbanisation and climate change and its impact, cities are supposed to be built to last long and be resilient and not just retrofit.

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the second most populous with a population of 4.14 million people as of 2024, is among the cities that have been able to plan long-term.

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