Manama: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) held the inaugural meeting of their joint committee, chaired by Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing, and Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Acting Secretary General at SCW. The focus of the meeting was on enhancing housing services for Bahraini women. According to Bahrain News Agency, the minister emphasized the committee's mission to address the housing needs of Bahraini women. She expressed gratitude for the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the continuous support from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the SCW. The discussions included updates on Phase II of the Masaken (Housing) project in East Hidd, which aims to provide 49 apartments for eligible women. The beneficiaries include divorced, widowed, or court-aband oned women without children, unmarried orphaned women, and Bahraini women with minor non-Bahraini children. The project spans over 2,000 square meters and features modern designs, commercial facilities, and spaces for social and cultural events, ensuring accessibility for people with special needs. Al Rumaihi reiterated the ministry's dedication to advancing women's housing services through tailored projects, legislative updates, and partnerships with the private sector. This includes housing finance programs that benefit numerous citizens. Al Awadhi praised the collaboration with the ministry, underscoring recent accomplishments such as expanding eligibility criteria for fifth-category applicants and lifting inheritance-related restrictions for women. She expressed optimism that the joint committee would continue to secure additional housing benefits for Bahraini women.
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