31-07-2025
SCW and Housing Ministry Empower Bahraini Women with Housing Awareness Program
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and the Ministry of Social Development, held the second edition of its awareness program, 'Bahraini Women's Access to Housing Services,' at the Mubarak Jassim Kanoo Social Center.
The event brought together women from civil society organizations and eligible beneficiaries of housing services to learn more about the opportunities available to them.
Eman Hassan Al Abbasi, Director of Housing Finance at the Ministry, opened the session with a warm welcome and thanked the SCW for launching the initiative. She highlighted that the program aims to explain the various housing services and eligibility criteria for Bahraini women, guiding them through the application process up to allocation. She expressed hope that the program will enhance awareness and help women achieve greater housing stability.
During the session, Mervat Saleh Al Doseri, Head of Community Affairs at the Ministry, presented an overview of the ministry's housing and financing services. She explained the five housing categories and the support available to women, including ownership programs, housing loans, rent allowances, and special exemptions for widows caring for minor children.
The presentation also covered key initiatives such as the Masaken 1 and Masaken 2 projects for fifth-category applicants, and instant financing options like Tas'heel, Tas'heel+, and specialized products such as Tas'heel Aqar, Tas'heel Al Bayt Al Oud, and Tas'heel Ta'awun. She also introduced the updated Mazaya programs designed to make homeownership easier.
Adding to the session, Ahmed Thamer from the Housing Bank showcased the bank's digital platform 'Baiti', which simplifies the journey for families searching for their dream home. Through the platform, users can browse available properties, calculate financing, apply for loans, and track applications. He emphasized that Baiti connects home seekers with seven participating banks and multiple real estate developers, reflecting the government's vision of offering citizens all housing solutions under one roof.
The program underscored the government's continued commitment to empowering Bahraini women with the knowledge and tools needed to secure stable housing for their families.
