Author: Nor-Eleslam
The eighth Arab Housing Conference continues its sessions at the Abdellatif Rahal International Conference Center in Algiers, entering its second day.
Key Discussion Topics
The conference features sessions addressing critical issues such as:
- Sustainable urban planning
- Affordable and adequate housing
- Sustainable cities and quality of life
- Green construction and environmentally friendly materials
These discussions aim to establish innovative solutions to housing and urban challenges in the Arab world.
Ministerial Visits and Leadership Transition
On the sidelines, Algeria’s Minister of Housing, Urban Planning, and the City, Mohamed Tarek Belaribi, is conducting field visits with Arab counterparts to the new headquarters of the Ministry of Housing and the new city of Sidi Abdellah.
During the event, Algeria officially assumed the presidency of the Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Urban Development. The handover ceremony, conducted during the council’s 41st meeting, saw Minister Belaribi take over from Libyan Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Abubakar Al-Ghaoui.
Cooperation and Vision
In a press statement, Minister Belaribi emphasized Algeria’s commitment to advancing housing solutions that meet citizens’ expectations, expressing gratitude to his predecessor while promising substantial contributions to Arab housing initiatives.
Additionally, the conference included the first Arab-Chinese ministerial meeting on housing and urban development. The session, attended by Arab housing ministers and a representative of the Arab League, aimed to establish a robust partnership between the Arab world and China. Minister Belaribi underscored the goal of fostering a win-win cooperation model, highlighting the potential of this partnership to enhance housing and urban development standards.
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Keyphrase
Arab Housing Conference 2024, Algeria urban development, sustainable cities, Arab-Chinese housing cooperation.
