Ministry of Housing And Urban Planning

Inspirational Words

The establishment of a National Day dedicated to the celebration of Bahraini women, observed on the 1st of December each year, arises from our unwavering commitment to transforming this esteemed occasion into a national expression of gratitude and appreciation. This distinguished day serves to recognize and honor the invaluable contributions of women to the nation’s development throughout our illustrious civilizational journey. It acknowledges their noble role as deserving partners in national progress and as a vital source of stability and security for our Bahraini community, which stands firmly in support of its women and takes immense pride in their remarkable achievements across all arenas of service.

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
King of the Kingdom of Bahrain

Inspirational Words

The Kingdom of Bahrain stands as one of the foremost nations in the continued provision of exemplary housing services to its esteemed citizens. This commitment is part of a multitude of initiatives designed to enhance the welfare of families and the noble Bahraini women. We express our deepest admiration for the refinement of eligibility criteria for the fifth category, aimed at broadening the scope of beneficiaries of these distinguished housing services. Such efforts are dedicated to ensuring that Bahraini women, in all their diverse social circumstances and stages of life, may enjoy a life of dignity and stability.

Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa
Consort of His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain President of the Supreme Council for Women

Vision

Woman is an active partner in leadership in the housing and urban sector.

Mission

Work to create the principle of equality and equal opportunities for the beneficiaries of the Ministry's services and employees in all fields of work, increase employees' awareness of the principle of equal opportunities, and highlight a bright image of Bahraini women in various national and international forums.

About the Committee

Based on the directives of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), an Equal Opportunities Committee was formed in government entities to ensure the achievement of the principle of gender justice and equality in the Kingdom. Therefore, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MOHUP) seeks to adopt supportive methodologies to achieve the goal of gender balance by enhancing women's participation and integration into the development process by refining job capabilities and skills and supporting their needs for the work environment to create a healthy environment and a positive teamwork spirit, which is reflected in the ministry’s constructive outputs. On the other hand, the Ministry is constantly keen on gender equality by enabling women to benefit from housing facilities, which enhances the stability of Bahraini women and preserves their dignity and rights, which contributes to the social and economic stability of the Bahraini family to build an equal and sustainable society.

Objectives of the Equal Opportunity Commission

Ensure the inclusiveness of the Ministry’s development plans and programmes and their compatibility to women’s needs.

Contribute to the preparation of the Ministry’s plans that guarantee equal opportunities for both sexes.

Emphasize the principle of equal opportunities among the Ministry’s employees in the areas of appointment and promotion, participation in work-related courses and events, and services provided to the Ministry’s employees and their families accompanying them abroad.

Work on training the Ministry’s employees in the Kingdom and its missions abroad in the field of integrating women’s needs and equal opportunities, through preparing qualification programs to achieve the goals of the committee.