A high-level, open and inclusive platform, the forum was established in 2001 by the United Nations to address one of the most pressing issues facing the world today: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change and policies. The 10th session will be the first time the conference is hosted in an Arab country, with six Dialogues Sessions taking stock of emerging innovative approaches and practices in harnessing culture and innovation as drivers for sustainable cities and human settlements.