Manama:Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, held a meeting with Khalid El Mekwad, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bahrain, and Dr. Ayman El Hefnawi, Head of the UN-Habitat Country Programme and GCC Representative, to discuss Bahrain's housing and urban development strategies.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussions focused on Bahrain's innovative initiatives and diverse financing options aimed at enhancing housing provisions for citizens. The meeting highlighted the country's efforts in supporting the development of the housing sector and sustainable urban development.
The minister emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with UN-Habitat in policy development and urban planning. She also reviewed the outcomes of the Innovation Conference in the Social Housing Sector 2026, which was part of the fourth GCC Housing Week hosted by Bahrain. The conference aimed to foster partnerships and share expertise on social housing innovations and private-sector collaborations.
Khalid El Mekwad praised the ministry's initiatives to improve housing services and expand options for citizens, acknowledging Bahrain's contributions to sustainable urban development. Dr. Ayman El Hefnawi presented UN-Habitat's strategic priorities, which include improving housing access, advancing urban planning, and ensuring governance and resource mobilization for sustainable development. He emphasized the importance of ongoing collaboration with the ministry to meet community housing needs.