Director General of Kuwait's Housing Care: Gulf Integration and Knowledge Exchange Key Pillars for Housing Sector Development
The Director General of the Public Authority for Housing Welfare in Kuwait affirmed that integration and knowledge exchange with GCC countries are key pillars for developing the housing sector during his participation in the 4th Gulf Housing Week in Bahrain
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
From Khaloud Al-Anzi, Manama, Sept 30 (KUNA) -- Acting Director General of Kuwait’s Public Authority for Housing, Engineer Rashid Al-Anzi, stressed on Wednesday 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 came in a statement made by Engineer Al-Anzi to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the sidelines of the participation of a Kuwaiti delegation in the Fourth Gulf Housing Week in Manama, led by the Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs, Engineer Abdul Latif Al-Mashari.
Al-Anzi also emphasized the importance of strengthening Gulf integration and exchanging expertise and experiences 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 enhancing cooperation and coordination among GCC member states, while also gaining insights into the latest experiences and practices in housing care and benefiting from successful experiences.
He praised the good organization by Bahrain’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning of the event, which included the 2026 Innovation Conference in the social housing sector, specialized sessions, and an exhibition showcasing housing experiences and projects in GCC countries. He added that the event formed an important platform for exchanging views and ideas on the future of the housing sector and ways to develop the housing care 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 topics related to developing the housing system in GCC countries, enhancing Gulf integration, and developing supportive policies and regulatory and legislative frameworks for a more efficient and sustainable housing sector. He noted that the session also covered innovative partnership and financing models, and 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 also participated in its dedicated pavilion within the exhibition accompanying the event, where it showcased its key projects and experiences in housing care and the solutions and programs it provides to meet housing needs. (End) K.N.A. / T.M.A.
