Housing Minister Amna Al Rumaihi has vowed to review the Mazaya programme to alleviate the burden on over 13,000 beneficiaries seeking to own a home without additional strain. In a private meeting with MPs, Al Rumaihi discussed potential changes to the programme to ensure beneficiaries can make payments while maintaining a decent standard of living. She assured that the terms of Mazaya are being reevaluated taking into account the concerns of the MPs.
Furthermore, Al Rumaihi provided an update on the ‘Land and Loan’ scheme, revealing that there has been a steady interest from applicants and that land and loan allocations are expected to be finalized by February 2025. The meeting, convened by First Deputy Speaker Abdulnabi Salman, was focused on housing plans throughout the kingdom, particularly in the Sixth District of the Northern Governorate.
Several new developments were outlined by Al Rumaihi, including the East Sitra Housing Project and additional housing in Madinat Salman. Salman emphasized the importance of improving housing services and decreasing waiting times in light of discussions during the previous Parliament session. The Mazaya programme remains a central focus, with Al Rumaihi agreeing on the need for a fresh approach to ensure equity for existing beneficiaries and pave the way for future applicants.
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Housing Minister Amna Al Rumaihi has pledged to review the Mazaya programme to ease the burden on over 13,000 beneficiaries wishing to own a home without additional stress. In a meeting with MPs, Al Rumaihi discussed potential changes to ensure beneficiaries can make payments while maintaining a decent living standard. She reassured that the terms of Mazaya are under reconsideration, taking into account MPs’ concerns.
Additionally, Al Rumaihi provided an update on the ‘Land and Loan’ scheme, indicating a consistent interest from applicants and projecting the finalization of land and loan allocations by February 2025. The meeting, chaired by First Deputy Speaker Abdulnabi Salman, centered on housing plans across the kingdom, with a specific focus on projects in the Sixth District of the Northern Governorate.
Al Rumaihi highlighted several new developments, including the East Sitra Housing Project and additional housing in Madinat Salman. Salman underscored the importance of enhancing housing services and reducing waiting times following discussions in the previous Parliament session. The Mazaya programme remains a key area of focus, with Al Rumaihi acknowledging the need for a fresh approach to ensure fairness for current beneficiaries and create opportunities for future applicants.
