NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia has established an advanced model for sustainable urban development, progressing from planning and policymaking to implementation and measurable impact, Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail has said.
Guided by the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom has made quality of life, housing, municipal development and sustainability key pillars of its national transformation.
His remarks came during an address at the UN General Assembly meeting on the new urban agenda.
Al-Hogail said Saudi Arabia had submitted its updated 2026 National Report to the UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat), documenting the Kingdom’s urban transformation in recent years and highlighting its transition from establishing policy frameworks to expanding implementation and delivering tangible results on the ground.
The minister reviewed key national achievements, highlighting that the homeownership rate among Saudi households increased from 47 percent in 2016 to 66.24 percent by the end of 2025, approaching the Vision 2030 target of 70 percent.
