Director General of 'Al-Sakaniya': Gulf integration and knowledge exchange as pillars for developing the housing sector - Sarmad
Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Housing, Engineer Rashid Al-Anzi, emphasized that integration and knowledge exchange with GCC countries are two pillars in developing the housing sector, during his participation in the Fourth Gulf Housing Week in Bahrain.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
The Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Housing Welfare, Engineer Rashid Al-Anazi, affirmed 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 Engineer Al-Anazi on the sidelines of the participation of a Kuwaiti delegation in the events of 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-Anazi 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, enhancing cooperation and coordination among GCC member states, and gaining insight into the latest experiences and practices in housing welfare, while benefiting from successful expertise and experiences.
He praised the Bahraini Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning for the excellent organization of the events, 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 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, in order 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 addressed 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 Welfare also participated in the dedicated pavilion within the accompanying exhibition, where it showcased its key projects and experiences in housing welfare, as well as the solutions and programs it provides to meet housing needs.
