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THOUSANDS of new government homes and residential plots are set to be given to Bahraini families by the end of 2026, according to a top minister.
Housing and Urban Planning Minister Amna Al Romaihi told MPs in writing that requests for homes have reached 53,262 and 1,800 for residential plots.
MPs will be briefed on the minister’s response during Parliament’s weekly session on Tuesday.
Responding to a question, Ms Al Romaihi said the projects come either directly under the ministry, through private developers of government land or the Eskan Bank.
“Work is currently ongoing to provide 1,611 homes and 563 plots in the East Sitra Housing Town, 1,705 homes in Salman Town, 804 homes in East Hidd Housing Town, and 428 homes and 71 plots in areas across Bahrain,” she said.
“Our future housing projects include 1,269 homes in the East Sitra Housing Town, 944 homes and 1,159 residential plots in Salman Town, 816 homes in the East Hidd Housing, and 159 homes and 1,242 residential plots in different areas.
“There are ongoing projects on government land through the private sector with 132 homes being built in Luzi, 280 in Khalifa Town and 491 in Salman Town.
“Other housing developments in partnership with the private sector until 2026 include 920 homes in Khalifa Town, 1,920 homes in Ramli District, 1,592 homes in Salman Town and 528 homes in Isa Town.”
Future projects would see the Eskan Bank building 306 homes, said the minister.
In Southern Governorate constituency three, 771 homes, 66 plots and 38 apartments have been handed over to their owners since 2002.
In Northern Governorate constituency four, 1,350 homes, 40 plots and 26 apartments have been handed over since 2002.
In Northern Governorate constituency 11, 2,215 homes, 22 plots and 41 apartments have been handed over from 2002 to date.
Meanwhile, Sustainable Development Minister Noor Al Khulaif said the progress of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Bahrain was being assessed and reviewed through 250 indicators.
In other written responses:
- Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said that his ministry had achieved 100 per cent Bahrainisation.
- Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister Nawaf Al Maawda said in writing that his ministry had achieved 99pc Bahrainisation, with only five expatriates on temporary contracts.
- Youth Affairs Minister Rawan Tawfiqi said only three expatriates were employed by her ministry to handle civil engineering, IT and architecture.
MPs are set to vote on a recommendation to reject amending the witnesses and victims’ protection chapter under the 2002 Criminal Procedures Law.
Parliament’s foreign affairs, defence and national security committee asserted that security authorities in Bahrain were already providing help for those involved in court cases through the Witness Protection Office established in November 2020.
Former MPs had originally proposed the legislative move in 2017 calling for witnesses and victims to be given temporary identities, residences and even bodyguards.
The Shura Council last month rejected the legislation following an explanation from Mr Al Maawda.
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