The Ministry of Housing is making significant efforts to award contracts to real estate developers and contractors in order to achieve its strategic goals of building and constructing suitable housing for beneficiaries who hope that their years of waiting and patience will be rewarded.
In order for the Ministry to sustain these efforts and ensure they bear fruit, it must establish a timeline for all of its ongoing housing projects; so that it is binding on the developer or contractor and consistent with the timeline approved by the Ministry in accordance with the contract signed between them, and the schedule should be made available electronically to the public on the Ministry’s website and on bulletin boards at the project sites, in order to increase transparency and dispel the doubts of those who question its ability to carry out its duties in partnership with the private sector.
The requirement for a schedule indicator is not a new development; as the National Anti-Corruption Commission has previously required contractors to adhere to and implement it by posting a clear sign for each project displaying the value, completion dates, the consultant’s name, and all identifying information about the project, thereby providing a clear picture to both the public and the beneficiaries, sparing them the trouble of asking questions and preventing frustration when they cannot find answers, The electronic timeline also spares officials from having to appear on media outlets and satellite channels—a requirement for measuring progress with the least possible effort— It is accessible to everyone, as it plays a crucial role in providing the media and citizens with an accurate picture, presenting the figures resulting from the partnership between the ministry and developers, as well as all behind-the-scenes developments, rather than making media appearances only to disappear afterward—and even when they do appear, we sometimes notice a reluctance to engage with or answer questions from journalists and beneficiaries.
Many are raising questions on behalf of a large number of beneficiaries whose data has been handed over to real estate developers regarding the list of names, when construction will begin, and when they will receive their homes. They are waiting to be informed of what has been accomplished so they can rest assured and make early arrangements to move into their new homes, For all these reasons, there is an urgent need for a timeline outlining the construction phases and completion of these projects, as well as holding accountable those responsible for delays and any parties causing setbacks, because citizens" aspirations and stability cannot tolerate mistakes by individuals or companies resulting from negligence or indifference.
In the coming period, *Amlak Newspaper* intends to follow up with those awarded housing projects to determine the completion rate and the extent of delays, as well as identify which works have been halted. It will reveal the full truth to the public and forward it to the relevant officials for their response at a later date. We hope these authorities will respond to our inquiries, and we wish success to the private sector, which has been supported by the government to highlight its role in the nation’s development.
