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Daily Tribune
22-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Land Development Projects on Track
Land development initiatives under the Government Land Rights Development Programme—executed in partnership with the private sector—are progressing steadily, with notable acceleration in completion rates. This was highlighted by Her Excellency Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, who affirmed the government's commitment to expanding the Kingdom's housing supply. 'This programme is one of the main pathways to increase the Kingdom's property stock to meet the growing demand for housing finance, achieving the goals of the Government Programme 2023–2026,' — H.E. Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning Project Updates The Ministry continues to monitor and support these developments as part of its strategic plan to meet Bahrain's growing housing demands through innovative public-private partnerships.
Daily Tribune
11-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Construction of 531 Sitra housing units nears completion
The construction work on the Sitra Housing Project is progressing according to schedule, with the second phase, comprising 531 housing units, now 90% complete. Infrastructure work in the same phase has reached 80%, reflecting strong alignment with the project's timeline. This was emphasised by Her Excellency Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning. Final phase The third phase of the project, which includes 1,269 housing units, the largest and final phase of the development, has surpassed 10% completion, with further progress expected in the coming period. The first phase, which comprised 1,077 units, along with the residential plots, has already been delivered to beneficiaries.
Daily Tribune
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
2,584 families benefit from housing finance programmes
A total of 2,584 housing finance applications, across the Tas'heel, Tas'heel+, Mazaya, and Mazaya (New Category) programmes, have been approved in the first half of 2025. This was announced by the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, Her Excellency Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi. She noted that since the programme's launch in 2022, a total of 10,163 applications have been accepted, with 82% of beneficiaries transferred from the traditional service waiting lists to immediate financing services. Al Rumaihi emphasised that the Tas'heel Aqari option remains the most in-demand, accounting for over 5,000 applications, followed by Mazaya, the Mazaya (New Category), Tas'heel Al Bait Al Oud, and Tas'heel Ta'awon.
Muscat Daily
30-06-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
South Batinah offers over 100 plots for investment to drive growth
Rustaq – In a major step towards enhancing economic growth and food security, South Batinah is offering more than 100 plots of land for investment as part of its drive to meet the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. The initiative aims to attract quality investments across multiple sectors, including agriculture, industry, education and commercial services. Haider bin Abdul Hadi al Lawati, Director General of Housing and Urban Planning in South Batinah, said the governorate is seeing strong interest from investors, thanks to an attractive business environment and diverse investment opportunities being made available. 'In the first half of 2025, we've added 40 new agricultural plots and are preparing 54 more for industrial, commercial and mixed-use projects,' Lawati said. 'These plots will soon be offered through the Tatwir platform to ensure transparency and easy access for investors.' Haider bin Abdul Hadi al Lawati, Director General of Housing and Urban Planning in South Batinah He informed that six special plots have been set aside for private schools, fuel stations and business incubators. Additionally, industrial land in the wilayat of Musannah will be released under the 'Choose and Invest' initiative, supporting local entrepreneurs and SMEs. In 2024, the governorate offered 40 agricultural plots, five plots for specialised services, and 80 commercial and industrial plots via public auction. Thirty-five industrial plots were distributed in Musannah under the Choose and Invest initiative. Lawati added that land distribution continues to follow updated urban planning guidelines with focus on digital platforms and sustainable practices to ensure balanced growth while preserving natural resources. In the agricultural sector, usufruct land contracts are playing a vital role in supporting food security. Initiatives such as greenhouse farming, aquaculture and livestock production are helping reduce reliance on imports and improve national self-sufficiency. The move to offer land for investment is part of broader efforts under Oman Vision 2040 to diversify the economy, create job opportunities and foster sustainable development across the sultanate.
Observer
11-06-2025
- Business
- Observer
Oman's first solar-powered community launched
AL KHABOURAH: In a landmark development, the initial phase of Oman's first eco-friendly residential community was launched here on Wednesday for families affected by Cyclone Shaheen in Al Batinah North Governorate. The launch was held under the auspices of Dr Khalfan bin Said al Shueili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, and Dr Laila bint Ahmed al Najjar, Minister of Social Development. Developed by local charity association Dar Al Atta'a, the neighbourhood dubbed as Hay Al Atta'a (Al Atta'a Neighbourhood), is located in San'aa Bani Ghafir, Wilayat of Al Khabourah. The eco-friendly integrated neighbourhood, spanning an area of 1,000 m2, will include 36 solar-powered residential units, a community centre, commercial shops and a mosque. It is the result of collaboration between the association, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, the Office of the Governor of Al Batinah North, and the Municipality of Al Khabourah, with support from the local community. Speaking to the Observer, Founder and Chairperson of Dar Al Atta'a Association, Maryam bint Issa al Zadjaliyah, shared that the initiative was born in the aftermath of Cyclone Shaheen in 2021. Oman's first solar-powered community launched 'The idea for Hay Atta'a emerged in the wake of Cyclone Shaheen. In response, the association launched a fundraising campaign through which we were able to collect RO 1 million. As an organisation, we always strive to develop sustainable projects. Rather than providing short-term aid like food or furnishings, we envisioned a long-lasting solution — to build permanent homes for families severely impacted by the cyclone, especially those who lacked the means to rebuild on their own,' she said. Significantly, the use of green energy is the most significant feature of the neighbourhood, said the Chairperson of Dar Al Atta'a Association. 'Without a doubt, the most significant is the use of green energy. It reduces residents' electricity costs, and if they generate a surplus, they can sell it back to the government. This approach hasn't been implemented in this area before, so it's an exciting innovation.' In addition to solar power, the neighbourhood is also equipped with a sustainable wastewater management system, designed to reduce and recycle water use. When asked why the association opted to build an eco-friendly neighbourhood, instead of conventional housing, she emphasised that the project's goal was to introduce a new model for sustainable, community-centred living. 'As an association, we always strive to remain attuned to current developments. With this project, our goal extended beyond sustainability — we wanted to create a lifestyle, a holistic way of living.' The first phase of the project witnessed the inauguration of 36 eco-friendly residential units, each spanning an area of approximately 272m2. The five-bedroom homes are equipped with 48 solar panels each. According to officials, residents are expected to occupy the units soon. The second phase of the project, which is currently under development, will include a community centre, commercial shops and a mosque. It is expected to be ready within two years.
