News DeskRiyadh, Saudi Arabia – The International Code Council (ICC) participated in the Housing and Sustainable Urban Development Forum, Saudi Arabia, held on 11–12 February 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss innovation and regulatory development in the Kingdom’s housing sector.
As part of the forum’s agenda, Mohamed Amer, Managing Director of ICC MENA, joined a high-level panel on strategic policy and evolving standards shaping regulatory frameworks and Saudi building codes for sustainable housing. During the session, Amer discussed how international building codes can be effectively adapted to local needs while maintaining globally recognized safety and sustainability principles. He also emphasized the importance of enforcement capacity, stakeholder engagement and continuous capacity building to ensure that building regulations deliver tangible impact.
“Saudi Arabia is making remarkable progress in advancing sustainable housing and resilient urban development in line with Vision 2030,” said Amer. “ICC is proud to contribute its global expertise in building safety, sustainability and code implementation while supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to develop robust, locally relevant regulatory frameworks.”
ICC’s participation in the forum underscores its ongoing commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s transformation agenda through collaboration, knowledge sharing and the advancement of high-performance building codes and standards.
