Her Excellency Ms. Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, received His Excellency Mr. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), on the occasion of his participation in the 24th Meeting of the Committee of GCC Ministers Responsible for Housing Affairs, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain.

During the meeting, Minister Al Romaihi welcomed His Excellency the Secretary-General and commended the role played by the GCC General Secretariat in supporting joint GCC cooperation in the housing sector and strengthening coordination and collaboration among member states. These efforts contribute to the exchange of expertise and experiences and the development of joint initiatives and programs in the housing sector.

The ministerial meeting will address several topics and matters of mutual interest as part of the GCC countries’ continued efforts to advance cooperation in the housing sector, benefit from successful experiences and practices across member states, and strengthen integration in programs and initiatives related to social housing.

His Excellency the Secretary-General’s participation coincides with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of the Fourth GCC Housing Week, which serves as a platform for exchanging expertise and experiences and showcasing modern initiatives and solutions in the housing sector. The event brings together ministers, senior officials, experts, and specialists from GCC member states.

The accompanying events also include the second edition of the Social Housing Innovation Conference and Exhibition 2026, which highlights the latest trends and innovative solutions in the social housing sector, as well as the role of strategic partnerships and the banking and real estate sectors in supporting the development of housing solutions. The conference also aims to strengthen the exchange of expertise and experiences among GCC member states.