Real estate companies and banks will be hosted at the Housing and Urban Planning Ministry’s Customer Service Centre under a new initiative.
Minister Amna Al Romaihi yesterday announced the launch of the initiative, which aims to provide advice and financing solutions to citizens seeking options through the Housing Finance Programme.
Ms Al Romaihi said the step reflects the ministry’s commitment to offering a wider range of housing choices in partnership with the private sector.
She noted that it forms part of ongoing efforts to develop and improve services provided to citizens.
She added that Bareeq Al Retaj Company and the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait will be the first to take part in the initiative, offering exclusive real estate and financing packages over the next two months.
The partnership, she said, represents a practical example of the fruitful collaboration between the ministry and the private sector.
Ms Al Romaihi said that the initiative creates a convenient, integrated experience for visitors by bringing together representatives from the ministry, the Eskan Bank and private sector institutions under one roof.
This allows citizens to apply for financing and receive consultations either in person or through digital channels, including the eGovernment portal and the ministry’s website, she said.
The minister highlighted that the initiative will make it easier for citizens to access suitable housing by streamlining procedures and providing tailored financing and advisory services.
She emphasised that the ministry continues to adopt a forward-looking approach to service delivery, centred on direct engagement with citizens and the introduction of flexible, innovative solutions that align with government efforts to provide sustainable and accessible housing.
Ms Al Romaihi noted that the new initiative builds on a series of successful programmes, including three editions of the Housing Finance Exhibition, which showcased financing options and real estate projects, and the exhibition held alongside the Social Housing Innovation Conference, which presented creative solutions.
The ministry has also introduced a mobile branch in shopping malls to bring its services closer to citizens, she added.
The ministry also plans to expand the initiative to include more real estate companies and national banks, promoting competitiveness in financing and housing offers while supporting sustainable housing development.
The ministry invited citizens to visit the Customer Service Centre to explore the latest offers and benefit from the services available.
It affirmed its commitment to initiatives that place citizens at the centre of the housing process.
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