Manama, Jan. 13 (BNA): Within the framework of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives to provide 40,000 housing units, and in line with the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to distribute additional 2,000 units to the citizens, the Housing Ministry started the distribution of units to eligible citizens across various governorates, according to a clear timeline.

The Ministry asserted that the housing projects add to the kingdom’s housing achievements attained under the comprehensive development march spearheaded by HM the King, and the unwavering interest of the government, led by HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to provide housing units to the citizens.

The Ministry indicated that the distribution of the 2,000 units is part of the government’s pledge in its action plan to provide 25,000 housing units.

It also affirmed its plans to launch new housing projects in order to achieve the goals of the Economic Recovery Plan.

The Housing Ministry today received the beneficiaries from the East Sitra Town and East Hidd Town, and handed them ownership contracts and keys, while adhering to the precautionary measures to limit the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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