Deputy Prime Minister inaugurates Social Housing Innovation Conference and Exhibition
The social housing sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain remains a top national development priority.
This was emphasised by the Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, who was deputised by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to inaugurate the Social Housing Innovation Conference and Exhibition.
The event, held under the patronage of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, will be under the theme 'Towards Innovative and Sustainable Housing Solutions' and will take place from April 23 to 25 at the Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB).
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah noted that the sector receives continuous support under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who has directed efforts to accelerate housing projects to deliver 50,000 new housing units and improve public services, thereby advancing the Kingdom and enhancing family wellbeing.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised that the government, under the leadership of HRH Prince Salman, has launched new financing programmes and options aimed at delivering prompt housing services tailored to citizens' needs and preferences.
These efforts support the implementation of government priorities for the 2023–2026 programme.
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah also highlighted the follow-up and directives of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to expand projects under the Government Land Development Rights Programme, which is currently being implemented across the Kingdom in partnership with the private sector.
He commended the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and Eskan Bank for organising the conference.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised that the event serves as a platform for stakeholders from Bahrain and abroad, including those from both the public and private sectors as well as international experts, to discuss the current state of social housing, its challenges, and development opportunities.
Commitment
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah also commended the active participation of government entities, real estate companies, and commercial banks in the accompanying exhibition, noting that their involvement reflects a commitment to providing housing projects and solutions that help citizens access suitable housing as swiftly as possible.
He wished the organisers continued success.
During the opening ceremony, memorandums of understanding were signed between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and several real estate firms to implement projects under the Government Land Development Rights Programme.
The Deputy Prime Minister then honoured the companies supporting the conference and inaugurated the exhibition.
Unwavering support
On her part, H.E. Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, thanked His Majesty King Hamad for his unwavering support of the social housing sector.
She underscored the Ministry's and Eskan Bank's commitment to fulfilling His Majesty's vision by accelerating housing projects and delivering 50,000 housing units.
The Minister also thanked HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for supporting the conference and exhibition, which aligns with HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister's directives to expand events that promote awareness of housing finance programmes.
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