Al-Anzi: 'Real Estate Developer' Ensures Diversified Housing Solutions

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

Al-Anzi also emphasized the importance of strengthening 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 Kuwait’s commitment to supporting the trajectory of joint Gulf housing efforts and enhancing cooperation and coordination among GCC member states, alongside gaining insight into the latest experiences and practices in housing welfare and benefiting from successful experiences and expertise.

He praised the good organization by the Bahraini Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning for the events, which included the 2026 Innovation in Social Housing Conference, 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, commending the real estate developer model for ensuring the diversification of housing solutions.

In a panel discussion, he clarified that his participation in the dialogue session titled “Resilience and Integration: Innovative Frameworks in Shaping the Future of National Housing” addressed 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 covered models of partnership and innovative financing, 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 and the solutions and programs it offers to meet housing needs. The Authority’s pavilion presented the future of housing planning and the development of cities and residential communities in Kuwait, ranging from features of the traditional Kuwaiti “Fereej” to smart future cities.

The pavilion, presented at the exhibition accompanying the “Innovation in Social Housing Sector 2026” conference and exhibition, provides a comprehensive picture of the future of housing welfare in Kuwait by showcasing ongoing cities and projects, future plans, along with their capacities and the number of units they will provide. It also traces the journey of the city from its early stages, outlining the planning standards and steps followed to build integrated cities and enhance the quality of life for residents, while introducing the concept of the smart city based on three main pillars: planning intelligence, resilience intelligence, and technical intelligence, thereby enhancing cities’ ability to keep pace with changes and future needs.

The pavilion takes visitors on a tour around the concept of the “Kuwaiti Fereej,” comparing the traditional model with the contemporary concept and showcasing the social and planning values that distinguish it, developing them to suit the requirements of modern life and enhancing community cohesion and the quality of the residential environment.

On another front, the pavilion highlights the Authority’s trend toward expanding the involvement of the private sector in the housing welfare system through the “real estate developer” model, via three different models that collectively provide approximately 5,000 housing units, thereby contributing to the diversification of housing solutions and supporting the development of integrated residential communities.