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5/26/25, 4:28 PM Middle East News: GCC Sec Gen attends ministerial housing meeting in Kuwait
comprehensive development vision that integrates urban planning,

housing finance, and sustainable growth.

He expressed his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad

Al Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait and President of the
current session of the GCC Supreme Council, as well as to the

government and people of Kuwait, for their continued support of joint

Gulf action.

Albudaiwi highlighted that the meeting underscores the GCC’s

commitment to advancing the housing sector as a cornerstone of

sustainable development and social stability. He stressed the

importance of strengthening coordination, sharing best practices,

adopting modern technologies, and formulating unified housing policies
that meet the aspirations of GCC citizens.

He also commended the progress made across the region in

developing smart cities, leveraging national capabilities, and

implementing forward-looking strategies aligned with digital

transformation. These initiatives, he said, prioritise sustainability,

energy efficiency, and smart transport, while placing citizens at the

centre of future urban development.

In conclusion, the Secretary-General praised the efforts of the GCC

Housing and Construction Ministers' Committee and its affiliated
technical committees for their contributions to joint Gulf cooperation

and comprehensive development. He reaffirmed the GCC General

Secretariat’s commitment to following up on related decisions and

initiatives to support the housing sector and improve quality of life for

citizens across the region.

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