RIYADH: The Fourth Arab Housing Conference in Riyadh on Wednesday tackled several important issues facing the housing and construction sector, with experts discussing the latest developments, available opportunities and studies related to the industry.
Organized by the Ministry of Housing in partnership with the Arab League Council of Housing Ministers, the conference features international experts in housing, urban development and real estate development from several public and private institutions are participating in the conference, which opened Tuesday.
Speaking at the forum, Housing Minister Majid Al-Hogail said that housing is one of the most urgent issues of concern to citizens of the Arab homeland. The minister said the Kingdom attaches great importance to the issue of housing and cited Saudi Vision 2030, which stresses the importance of raising the housing ownership ratio of citizens.
The ministry recently said that it aims to provide housing support for all citizens, including widows, divorcees, orphans and people with limited and low income, and is working on a number of programs and initiatives such as the Easy Housing program in a manner that conforms to Vision 2030, which stresses the importance of “a roof for all,” recognizing each family’s aspiration to own a home, and raising ownership rates to enable citizens to get suitable housing at reasonable prices.
The minister further noted that the Kingdom has provided full support to the sector by entering into a number of agreements with domestic, Arab and international companies known for their competence and experience.
Experts presented their ideas about the role of government institutions and bodies in the partnerships between the private and public sectors, and the role of the private sector in achieving national housing strategies, as the conference aims to present the latest patterns of effective cooperation between the private and public sectors at the organizational, financial and legal levels.
The previous three editions of the conference were held in Egypt, Jordan and Iraq.
Al-Hogail: Kingdom aims to provide affordable housing
Al-Hogail: Kingdom aims to provide affordable housing
Saudi Scouts Association unveils environmental protection program
- Public service and education program to encourage responsible behavior among young people, says SASA leader
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association has launched a new environmental protection program at King Salman Wildlife Park in Banban, north of Riyadh, marking a renewed commitment to conservation and youth engagement in sustainability efforts.
The SASA initiative, unveiled in the presence of role players from various scouting sectors, brought together partners from government agencies and private-sector organizations, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The program reflects growing collaboration between civic groups and national institutions to advance environmental protection goals across the Kingdom.
Abdulrahman Al-Mudaris, the SASA’s secretary-general, said the initiative underscores the scouts’ active role in supporting national strategies to preserve natural resources and promote sustainable development.
He said environmental scouting was a public service activity and educational approach designed to instill environmental awareness and encourage responsible behavior among young people.
The launch event featured the sowing of seeds and planting of seedlings throughout the park to support vegetation growth and enhance biodiversity, the SPA reported.
Founded in 1961, the SASA is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education.
Over the decades, Saudi scouts have played a visible role in community service, disaster response, and public event organization, including supporting pilgrim services during Hajj and Umrah seasons.
