Innovative national solutions shape the future of developmental housing at the conclusion of "Skenthon 2026"«

The National Housing Development Foundation “Sakan" concluded the work of "Sakanthon 2026“, the national hackathon specializing in innovation for developmental housing, by honoring the winning teams that presented innovative solutions that contribute to the development of the developmental housing system.
The first edition witnessed broad participation from innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs and interested parties, who competed across four main tracks to present practical solutions that address housing challenges, enhance financing efficiency, develop sustainable giving models, and employ modern technologies and artificial intelligence in the service of the sector.

For his part, the Secretary-General of the National Housing Development Foundation ”Sakan“, Rashid bin Mohammed Al-Jalajel, indicated that ”Sakanthon“ represents the beginning of a sustainable national path to support innovation in developmental housing, and to work on embracing promising solutions and linking them to the possible entities and partners in a way that ensures the continuity of their impact and transforms them into development projects that serve deserving families.
It is worth mentioning that ”Sakan“ is a non-profit organization whose Board of Trustees is chaired by His Excellency the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Mr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, and it seeks to stimulate giving and community participation through innovative initiatives, including the ”Jood Housing” platform and the “Hal for Housing Innovation” center, with the aim of leadership and empowering the developmental housing sector to provide sustainable housing solutions.