Social Housing Takes Centre Stage at Infrastructure Meeting

Committee praises foundation stone laying for 24 housing units 

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain reaffirmed its focus on expanding social housing and strengthening urban development, as Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa chaired the 305th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects.

A key highlight of the meeting was the progress of housing initiatives aimed at providing more residential options for citizens. The committee praised the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning following the laying of the foundation stone for a project to construct 24 housing units in Salman City under the Government Land Development Rights Programme.

Officials stressed that partnerships between the public and private sectors remain essential for accelerating social housing projects and supporting the kingdom’s wider housing strategy through innovative and diversified solutions.

The meeting also reviewed a number of infrastructure and urban development projects across Bahrain. The committee welcomed the opening of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Road in Riffa, linking Al Muaskar Road with Al Hunainiyah Road. Members commended the Ministry of Works and all participating authorities for successfully delivering the project to high standards.

In another development, the committee praised the opening of Village Park in Block 551 in the Northern Governorate by the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture. The project forms part of ongoing efforts to increase green spaces and improve recreational facilities for residents across Bahrain.

During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture to extend procedures for relocating scrap-related businesses from Al Mazra’a to the new site in Hafeera, Block 959, ensuring businesses have sufficient time to complete the transition without disrupting operations.