MSDF Participates in the 4th GCC Housing Week in Bahrain
The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) participated in the 4th GCC Housing Week and the opening of the Social Housing Innovation Conference and Exhibition 2026, which commenced on Monday, 29 September 2026, at Exhibition World Bahrain in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Mr. Fahad Mohammed Al-Khayarin took part in a panel discussion titled "Resilience and Integration: Innovative Frameworks in Shaping the Future of National Housing," alongside housing officials from GCC countries. The session addressed recent trends in developing the housing system and the role of resilience, innovation and integration in advancing housing policies and services. It also included an exchange of Gulf experiences and expertise in this field.
The first day witnessed the opening of the conference and its accompanying exhibition, which showcased the latest innovations, solutions and experiences in social housing. The exhibition features pavilions from GCC countries, including the State of Qatar's pavilion, which presents aspects of the Qatari experience in the housing sector and related services.
MSDF's participation reflects the State of Qatar's commitment to strengthening joint Gulf cooperation and integration in the housing sector and to exchanging expertise and experiences among GCC countries, contributing to the development of the housing system and to raising the quality of housing services and citizens' quality of life.
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