Earlier this month, Cairo became a hub of international action as over 24,000 participants from 182 countries converged at the .
Convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme and the government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the forum brought together four heads of state, policymakers, urban planners, and activists to address the growing challenges of rapid urbanization—from housing shortages to climate resilience and social equity.??
The World Urban Forum, established in 2001, has grown into one of the largest gatherings for urban sustainability and development, held every two years to tackle the global impacts of rapid urban growth.
This year’s record-breaking attendance underscored the urgency of these issues. More than 63,000 attendees participated across five days in dialogues, sessions, and interactive discussions designed to spark tangible solutions.?
Prince Bruce, the Event Security Coordinator, detailed security preparations, including exercising a 24/7 Integrated Security Plan to include daily security assessments.
“Our integrated support with host government security agencies created a secure and conducive environment for all,” he shared. Over 60 Department of Safety and Security (DSS) officers drawn from Arusha, Geneva, Nairobi, Thailand, and New York provided security support at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre.?
Thanks to these security measures, the forum concluded without any security incidents.
“Credit goes to the men and women of the Security and Safety Services for their dedication and professionalism as ambassadors for the UN. The support from DSS Egypt was exceptional,” remarked Hamida Dhouib.?
As the World Urban Forum?concluded, its unprecedented scale and smooth operations reinforced not only the importance of collective action for urban challenges but also the essential role DSS plays in enabling major UN events.?
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