Bahrain Highlights Housing Recovery Efforts at World Urban Forum in Baku

Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi participated in a high-level discussion at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, where she addressed the regional and global impact of recent Iranian attacks on housing and urban planning.

The forum, organised jointly by UN-Habitat and the Government of Azerbaijan, brought together international officials and urban development experts to discuss challenges facing cities and communities worldwide.

During the session, Al Rumaihi said Bahrain had taken rapid measures to respond to damage affecting homes and infrastructure following the recent attacks targeting the Kingdom.

She noted that the government is implementing the directives of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to address damage sustained by citizens’ homes and private properties.

The minister stressed that attacks targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure violate international laws and undermine global efforts to build sustainable and resilient cities in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Al Rumaihi reviewed efforts by Bahrain’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and Ministry of Works to assess damage, repair affected housing units and provide compensation for damaged homes, vehicles and private property.

She also highlighted temporary housing measures introduced for affected families, including the allocation of furnished apartments in Salman City for residents whose homes suffered major damage until restoration work is completed.

The minister further pointed to ongoing national reconstruction efforts supported by volunteer initiatives and contributions from the private sector aimed at assisting affected communities and restoring damaged infrastructure.