Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, announced that construction work on the third phase of the East Sitra Social Housing Project has reached 23% completion. Infrastructure works stand at 29%, while 16% of the 1,269 housing units have been built.
The minister said the progress reflects adherence to the project’s timeline, with allocation procedures for eligible beneficiaries scheduled to begin in 2026.
She noted that the third phase, implemented in partnership with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC), includes housing construction and full infrastructure services such as main and internal roads, sewage and rainwater networks, and street lighting. It is the largest phase of the project, spanning 670,000 square metres.
The phase also includes 51,300 square metres of green spaces, 1,780 drainage openings, 23.6 kilometres of roads, and 27,600 metres of rainwater lines to ensure a fully operational urban environment once completed.
Al Rumaihi said the ministry will continue to monitor progress closely to maintain momentum and deliver the project on schedule.
Service facilities planned as part of the phase include three schools, a police station, six telecom towers, seven parks and playgrounds, and three community centres.