UAE highlights sustainable housing initiatives at conference in Kuwait

A UAE delegation, headed by Eng. Mohammed Al Mansouri, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, participated in the second Gulf Housing Conference, organised by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

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Held in Kuwait, the event saw the participation of senior officials, experts, and specialists in the housing and urban development sector from across the GCC countries.

The conference was widely attended by delegations from member states, where participants discussed key future directions for developing sustainable housing projects, as well as the latest global best practices in the field.

As part of the conference, Al Mansouri took part in a specialised panel discussion titled: Sustainable Housing Models in GCC Countries. The session addressed several key themes, including the integration of smart technologies in housing projects, strengthening public-private partnerships, and reviewing policies and legislation that support the development of integrated urban communities.