When the directives come from the head of the state, His Majesty the Most High, may God protect and preserve him, about housing, the hadith is not only about new buildings, walls and cities; Rather, it is a real investment in the homeland and the citizen, stability for the family and the comfort of a citizen and the future of generations.
The recent royal directives are to accelerate the pace of housing projects to provide 50 thousand housing units, in which their content represents the constant royal keenness on the dignity of the citizen, in addition to being a strategic step confirming that housing is not a luxury, but rather a basic right and the corner stone in the stability of society.
There is no doubt that these directives come as a continuation of a successful march achieved by the Kingdom for years, when His Majesty directed the establishment of 40,000 housing units and accelerating its delivery to those who are entitled to various regions of the Kingdom, which is the promise that the government implemented accurately, as it was delivered to its beneficiaries according to the schedule set by the Ministry of Housing.
The success of this project was not just a number added to statistics; Rather, as a tangible achievement, it was reflected in the lives of thousands of Bahraini families, and to create a state of reassurance and confidence in the state’s ability to achieve its obligations towards its citizens.
And because stability is not just providing a housing unit for the citizen; Rather, it is a founding of a balanced social environment. When the citizen gets a suitable housing, the feelings of belonging and consent are strengthened, which is reflected in his family life and reduces economic pressures that may affect his stability, all of this from the belief that the Bahraini family was and will remain the pillar of society, and that its stability is directly linked to the availability of housing that provides them with safety, privacy and comfort.
Certainly, the matter does not stop at the family only; Rather, it extends to society as a whole. Whenever a suitable residential environment is available, the social problems resulting from overcrowding or inappropriate living conditions will decrease. Good housing means a safe environment for children, reduces family tension rates, and protects young people from deviations that may arise as a result of a lack of stability.
Residential stability cannot be separated from security stability; Societies that suffer from housing crises often witness higher rates of crime and social disintegration, and on the contrary, meeting the housing needs of citizens enhances the feeling of social justice and reduces the pressures that may lead some to unwanted behaviors, when the citizen gets the appropriate housing and fiber to the needs of his family, the causes of social tension decline and the sense of belonging and responsibility for the country increases.
From this standpoint, the royal directives to accelerate housing projects not only mean delivery of homes; Rather, continuing to build a coherent society and achieving a comprehensive development that guarantees a more stable and prosperous future for all. The house is greater than just walls; It is life, safety and future.
