UAE participated in second session of UN Habitat Assembly in Kenya

UAE participated in second session of UN Habitat Assembly in Kenya

Sun 25-06-2023 20:52 PM





























NAIROBI, 25th June, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE, represented by Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme (SZHP), participated in the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly, held in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, under the theme ‘A sustainable urban future through inclusive and effective multilateralism: achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in times of global crises.’

Eng Mohamed Al Mansouri, Director of SZHP, headed the UAE delegation participating in the Assembly that addressed vital topics related to housing and urban development. He delivered the UAE national statement, underscoring the country’s commitment to taking accelerated and serious measures to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and striking balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection.Eng Al Mansouri also participated in a panel session titled ‘Affordable living and adequate affordable housing for all’, organised by the Government of Malaysia to emphasis the importance of low-cost housing and its considerable social, economic, and environmental benefits. The session highlighted successful models and practices, particularly those implemented in the UAE.The delegates met with their counterparts from the Asia-Pacific states and Arab nations to strengthen cooperation in the housing sector