Her Excellency Ms. Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, emphasized that investing in national talent and developing its capabilities represents a fundamental pillar in advancing the housing and urban planning sector. She highlighted the importance of integrating government and academic expertise to build specialized capabilities that can adapt to evolving developments and leverage knowledge and innovation to improve institutional processes, supporting sustainable urban development aspirations while enhancing service quality and operational efficiency.

Her remarks came in the context of joint coordination between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and Bahrain Polytechnic to strengthen cooperation in several areas, including the development of training programs, the exchange of knowledge and practical expertise, and the utilization of academic and applied expertise in technical, administrative, and technological fields related to housing and urban planning. This cooperation was highlighted during the second edition of the Social Housing Innovation Conference and Exhibition, held from September 29 to October 3, 2026.

Minister Al Romaihi explained that this coordination contributes to aligning knowledge and practical applications with workplace needs, while expanding professional development opportunities for national talent. This will enhance their readiness to meet the requirements of the housing and urban planning sector and support improvements in institutional performance.

She also emphasized the importance of continuing to expand cooperation with academic institutions to benefit from specialized knowledge and expertise in developing innovative solutions to challenges related to housing and urban planning, while supporting development and innovation across the sector.

For his part, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bahrain Polytechnic, emphasized the importance of integrating efforts between government and academic institutions. He noted that such cooperation contributes to aligning applied education with the needs of key development sectors and preparing national talent with the knowledge and skills required to contribute effectively to the Kingdom’s development.

He added that coordination with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning strengthens the utilization of academic and applied capabilities in developing national talent, enhancing their readiness to meet labor market requirements and contribute to the development of priority sectors.