Housing Minister Bassim bin Yaqoub Al Hamer has affirmed that the kingdom has made advanced strides at the level of sustainable development following its success in upgrading all aspects of life and improving the living conditions of the citizens through landmark achievements attained thanks to the efforts of the political leadership.
Speaking during a special session on "Smart Cities", held on the sidelines of the United Nations (UN) Third Habit Conference in the Ecuadorian city of Quito, the minister added that Bahrain had made pioneering steps in providing innovative solutions to cope with the increasing demand for housing through a package of unconventional solutions such as enhancing cooperation with the private sector and developing long-term programmes, attributing the successes to the unlimited support of the leadership.
The minister discussed the impact of "Smart Cities" in ensuring comfortable and healthy lifestyles, noting that achieving the sustainable development goals in smart cities requires implementing the best practices, following sound and stimulating approaches and adopting more sustainable lifestyles to avoid the negative effects that may result from these modern concepts or future.
The special session featured a briefing on the housing services provided in some GCC countries, including Bahrain and the UAE.
Members of the Bahraini delegation, including representatives of HRH Premier's Court, the Housing Ministry, the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, the Informatics and e-Government Authority, and the Supreme Council for the Environment, praised the positive outcomes of the special session.
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Quelle/Source: Bahrain News Agency, 19.10.2016
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