Arab News, Mon, Jul 22, 2024 | Muharram 15, 1446
King Salman issues royal order to change name of Saudi housing ministry
Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued an order on Sunday to change the name of the
Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing to the Ministry of
Municipalities and Housing, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Saudi Housing Minister Majid Al-Hogail expressed
his gratitude to King Salman, and stressed that the name change was a
progressive step reflecting the nation’s commitment to fostering an advanced
urban environment in alignment with Vision 2030 objectives.
The change aims to enhance the overall performance
of the ministry and its affiliated bodies, including secretariats and
municipalities, to achieve sustainable urban development plans, the SPA added.
It also seeks to empower municipalities to improve
the quality of life in cities and advance the housing sector by offering
innovative services to beneficiaries.
Al-Hogail highlighted that the municipalities and
housing sector were crucial components of the state, directly impacting the
lives of citizens.