The Arab Council of Ministers of Housing and Reconstruction announced the selection of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as chair of the Council’s Executive Office for the years 2026–2027, during the 42nd session of the Council, held in the Qatari capital, Doha.
During the meeting, the Council adopted the slogan for Arab Housing Day for 2026, proposed by the Kingdom, under the title: “Community Resilience… Building Resilient Communities,” which focuses on promoting concepts of urban sustainability and enhancing the readiness of Arab cities to face future challenges.
This selection comes within the framework of the Council’s approach to strengthening Arab coordination in the fields of housing and reconstruction, and to draw on the diverse experiences of member states in developing housing policies and urban planning; thereby supporting the achievement of balanced urban development in the Arab region.
Through its chairmanship of the Executive Office, the Kingdom will contribute to supporting joint Arab cooperation initiatives and promoting the exchange of technical and organizational expertise in the fields of urban planning, and the development of real estate regulations and legislation; thereby helping Arab countries develop more efficient and sustainable housing environments.
The adoption of the theme for Arab Housing Day 2026 reflects a shared Arab commitment to building communities capable of adapting to economic, environmental, and social changes, and to providing adequate housing that contributes to improving the quality of life in Arab cities.
It is worth noting that the Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Reconstruction operates under the umbrella of the League of Arab States; its goal is to coordinate policies and exchange studies and expertise among member states, thereby contributing to the development of the housing and reconstruction sector and meeting the needs of Arab communities.