Her Excellency Ms. Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, welcomed the GCC Ministers responsible for Housing Affairs, who arrived in the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the 24th Meeting of the Committee of GCC Ministers Responsible for Housing Affairs, hosted by the Kingdom.

Her Excellency the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pride in hosting the meeting, emphasizing the importance of continuing to build on the achievements made through joint GCC cooperation in the housing sector and strengthening the exchange of expertise and experiences among member states across various areas of housing.

The ministerial meeting is scheduled to discuss several items on its agenda related to joint GCC housing cooperation, alongside initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing cooperation and coordination among member states in the housing sector.

The ministerial meeting coincides with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of the Fourth GCC Housing Week, which features broad participation from GCC countries and a program of specialized events and activities aimed at exchanging expertise and showcasing modern experiences and practices in housing and urban development.

The GCC ministers and accompanying delegations will also participate in the second edition of the Social Housing Innovation Conference and Exhibition 2026, held as part of GCC Housing Week. The conference brings together distinguished officials, experts, specialists, and representatives of the banking and real estate sectors to showcase innovative solutions and experiences and explore opportunities for partnerships in developing the social housing ecosystem.