From Kuwaiti Fereej to Smart Future Cities... 'Housing Care' Pavilion at the Bahrain Exhibition

From the distinctive features of the traditional Kuwaiti “fereej” to smart cities of the future, the Public Authority for Housing Welfare pavilion showcases the future of housing planning and the development of cities and residential communities, as part of the activities of the Fourth Gulf Housing Week in Bahrain.

The pavilion, at the exhibition accompanying the (Innovation in Social Housing Sector 2026) conference and exhibition, presents a comprehensive picture of the future of housing welfare in Kuwait. It highlights ongoing cities and projects, future plans, and the number of units to be provided.

It also traces the city’s journey from its earliest stages, outlining the planning standards and steps taken to build integrated cities and enhance residents’ quality of life. Additionally, it introduces the concept of the smart city, based on three main pillars: planning intelligence, resilience intelligence, and technological intelligence, thereby strengthening cities’ capacity to keep pace with future changes and needs.

The pavilion takes visitors on a tour around the concept of the “Kuwaiti fereej,” comparing the traditional model with the contemporary one, and highlighting the social and planning values that distinguish it, as well as its development to meet the requirements of modern life, enhance community cohesion, and improve the residential environment.

In another aspect, the pavilion highlights the Authority’s orientation toward involving the private sector in the housing welfare system, through a real estate developer model featuring three different variants that collectively provide approximately 5,000 housing units. This contributes to diversifying housing solutions and supporting the development of integrated residential communities.