Doha: The Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Reconstruction announced the election of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as President of the Executive Office of the council for the 2026-2027 term during its 42nd session held in Doha, Qatar.
According to Saudi Press Agency, during the meeting, the council also approved the theme for Arab Housing Day 2026, proposed by the Kingdom, which focuses on community resilience, building adaptive communities, promoting urban sustainability, and enhancing the readiness of Arab cities to address future challenges.
This selection aligns with the council's direction to strengthen Arab coordination in housing and construction and to leverage the expertise of member states in developing housing policies and urban planning, supporting balanced urban development across the Arab region.
Through its presidency of the Executive Office, the Kingdom will support joint Arab cooperation initiatives and promote the exchange of technical and regulatory expertise in urban planning and the development of real estate systems and legislation, helping Arab countries create more efficient and sustainable housing environments.
The adoption of the 2026 Arab Housing Day slogan reflects a shared Arab orientation toward building communities capable of adapting to economic, environmental, and social changes, and providing adequate housing that improves the quality of life in Arab cities.