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Daily Tribune
6 days ago
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- Daily Tribune
Work Progresses on Sitra Housing Project with 90% Completion in Phase Two
She also pointed out that Phases Two and Three incorporate improved housing designs, developed based on citizen feedback gathered through earlier surveys. Some units are also being tailored to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. The Minister praised CMEC's collaboration and responsiveness to the ministry's observations and ongoing development requirements. Minister Al-Rumaihi emphasized that the progress seen in the Sitra Housing Project reflects the government's commitment to providing housing solutions swiftly for citizens — whether through new housing cities or financing options and partnerships with the private sector. She noted that the project is a key component of the Government Program 2023–2026 and has been included in the national budget for 2023–2026. The Sitra Housing Project is considered one of the ministry's flagship initiatives, offering a modern residential environment complete with essential services and community facilities — including schools, health centers, shops, mosques, and parks — aimed at enhancing family stability across Bahrain.
Iraqi News
07-07-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
PM: The government continues to support women
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Monday of the Supreme Council for Women's Affairs, during which several issues related to women's empowerment were discussed. "The government's commitment continues to support women, advancing a forward-looking vision to enhance their role, and adopting plans to strengthen their impact and standing," according to a statement by the PM Media Office - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. The meeting reviewed the preliminary report on women's roles in the areas of poverty reduction, education, housing, health, and policy-making, and identified priority areas for women's support under the upcoming Government Program (2026–2030). The Cabinet delivered directives for ministries, non-ministerial entities, and provincial governments to coordinate and implement proposed measures aimed at empowering women economically in the private sector. These include facilitating the establishment of women-owned companies and brands, providing tax incentives for women-led initiatives, and utilizing the digital platform 'Dhaman' for registering women's economic activities. Approval was also granted for these institutions to recognize endorsements issued by the Supreme Council for Women's Affairs for women participating in volunteer efforts under the Cabinet's supervision. The Prime Minister directed the preparation of annual programs aligned with the government's vision for supporting women, with corresponding financial allocations to be included by the Ministry of Finance in the annual budgets. The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the program to train 500 young female agricultural engineers, with the first phase launched in cooperation with Baghdad Municipality across 18 training centers, in addition to reviewing the results of the 'Advanced Development Guide for Young Women' program, which targeted 250 women in Baghdad, Kirkuk, Basra, Babil, and Dhi Qar to enhance their technological skills and readiness for the job market. The 'Pioneers of Change' program launched by the Council included 540 women, with the next phase involving the identification of required training modules and the pilot launch of the Council's digital platform, 'Women's Perspectives and Ideas.' Finally, the Council was briefed on preparations to train 6,000 young women across Iraq in tourism management, in coordination with the Tourism Commission of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, with the aim of enabling future employment in the private tourism sector.
