Oman, Bahrain explore cooperation in urban development

Oman Monday 26/May/2025 19:39 PM
By: ONA
Oman, Bahrain explore cooperation in urban development

Manama: Prospects for enhancing urban development cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain were discussed on Monday in the Bahraini capital, Manama, as part of the official visit of Dr. Khalfan Said Al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The visit aims at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

During the visit, the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning met with Sheikh Salman Abdullah Al Khalifa, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Urban Planning and Honorary Chairman of the Bahrain Real Estate Development Association, and Amna Ahmed Al Romaithi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, along with a number of senior officials, investors, and real estate developers in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Al Shuaili affirmed Oman’s interest in enhancing cooperation frameworks and exchanging successful experiences, particularly in supporting affordable housing and encouraging real estate developers to invest in value-added projects.

He also expressed Oman’s desire to benefit from Bahrain’s pioneering experience in housing and urban planning, especially in public-private partnership projects, social housing financing, and the development of modern cities.