Al-Anzi: Strengthening Gulf Integration and Developing Housing Policies to Keep Pace with Changes

Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Housing Welfare, Eng. Rashid Al-Anazi, affirmed that integration and the exchange of expertise with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries constitute two pillars in the development of the housing sector. This statement was made by Eng. Al-Anazi to KUNA on the sidelines of the participation of a Kuwaiti delegation in the Fourth Gulf Housing Week held in Manama, under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Eng. Abdul Latif Al-Mutairi.

Eng. Al-Anazi also stressed the importance of enhancing Gulf integration and exchanging experiences and practices in the housing sector, as well as developing policies and regulatory frameworks to keep pace with economic, social, and technological changes. He noted that Kuwait’s participation in the Gulf Housing Week underscores the country’s commitment to supporting the joint Gulf housing agenda and strengthening cooperation and coordination among GCC member states, alongside gaining insights into the latest experiences and practices in housing welfare and benefiting from successful experiences and expertise.

He praised the well-organized events by the Bahraini Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, which included the Innovation 2026 Conference in the social housing sector, specialized sessions, and an exhibition showcasing housing experiences and projects in GCC countries. He added that the events formed an important platform for exchanging views and ideas on the future of the housing sector and ways to develop the housing welfare system to meet the needs of Gulf societies and keep pace with rapid changes.

He clarified that his participation in the dialogue session titled “Resilience and Integration: Innovative Frameworks in Shaping the Future of National Housing” discussed several axes related to developing the housing system in GCC countries, enhancing Gulf integration, and developing supportive policies, regulatory, and legislative frameworks for a more efficient and sustainable housing sector.

He noted that the session also addressed innovative partnership and financing models, as well as the role of modern technologies and artificial intelligence in supporting planning, decision-making, and the development of housing projects and policies.

He pointed out that the Public Authority for Housing Welfare also participated in its dedicated pavilion within the exhibition accompanying the events, where it showcased its key projects and experiences in housing welfare, along with the solutions and programs it provides to meet housing needs.