Her Excellency Ms. Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, toured the exhibition accompanying the second edition of the Social Housing Innovation Conference and Exhibition 2026, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, at Exhibition World Bahrain. The event is organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and Eskan Bank, in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as part of the Fourth GCC Housing Week.

During the tour, Her Excellency reviewed the projects, financing solutions, and services presented by participating banks, real estate companies, and other entities, which contribute to expanding the housing options available to citizens. She also listened to explanations from representatives of the participating organizations regarding the real estate projects on display, available financing products, and the procedures for benefiting from them. In addition, she explored the ideas and technologies showcased at the exhibition stands aimed at improving housing design and efficiency to meet families’ needs and aspirations.

On this occasion, Her Excellency emphasized that the patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, reflects the importance placed on developing the housing sector and supporting innovative initiatives and solutions that contribute to providing suitable housing for citizens.

Her Excellency explained that the Social Housing Innovation Conference and Exhibition serves as a platform for exchanging expertise and showcasing experiences that contribute to the sector’s development. She highlighted the importance of participation by banks and real estate companies in strengthening the integration of financing options with housing projects and expanding the choices available to citizens.

She added that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning continues to strengthen its partnership with the private sector as a key contributor to providing housing solutions and increasing the supply of projects that meet the needs of beneficiaries of housing financing programs. These efforts support the Ministry’s commitment to accelerating citizens’ access to suitable housing.

Her Excellency also highlighted the importance of incorporating innovation throughout the various stages of housing project development, from planning and design to construction methods, financing solutions, and related services. Such innovation contributes to improving housing quality, enhancing resource efficiency, and promoting sustainability within residential communities.

The Minister commended the participation of exhibiting entities and the diverse projects and services they presented. She emphasized that the exhibition provides an opportunity for direct communication between citizens and representatives of banks and real estate companies, enabling visitors to explore available options and compare their benefits, helping beneficiaries select the housing services best suited to their needs.

The conference and exhibition bring together housing sector stakeholders, experts, specialists, financial institutions, and real estate development companies to strengthen knowledge and expertise exchange and showcase solutions that support the development of the social housing ecosystem and address housing needs.