UOK CELEBRATES WORLD TOWN PLANNING DAY

Under the auspices of the President of the UOK, Prof. Dr. Akeel Abed Yasseen, the Faculty of Physical Planning at the UOK celebrated World Town Planning Day (WTPD). The dean of the faculty, Dr. Abed Al-Sahib Al-Baghdadi, gave a speech in which he stressed on the fact that this day presents an excellent opportunity to look at planning from a global perspective. He also stated that it is a special day to recognize and promote the role of planning in creating livable communities.
The ceremony also included a lecture by Prof. Mohid Humam Baqir entitled (Urban Planning; A Promising Career). Furthermore, the day witnessed the opening of a gallery, for pioneer planners in the world, by the Vice-president for Scientific Affairs, Dr. Hassan Al-Alak.
It is worth noting that November 8th is the annual celebration of (WTPD), which is authorized by the United Nations General Assembly.