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- The housing units form part of the initial phase of a larger project aimed at providing 4,715 social housing units across multiple Tunisian governorates
TUNIS: Saudi Arabia has handed over 330 newly constructed housing units in Tunisia’s Ben Arous governorate, marking a significant milestone in a broader social housing initiative supported by the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
The delivery ceremony was overseen by Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Abdulaziz Al-Saqr and Tunisian Minister of Equipment and Housing Sarah Zaafrani.
The housing units form part of the initial phase of a larger project aimed at providing 4,715 social housing units across multiple Tunisian governorates, backed by $150 million in concessional financing from the SFD.
Tunisian Minister Zaafrani thanked the Saudi government for its steadfast commitment to supporting Tunisia’s development efforts.
She emphasized that the Kingdom’s contributions play a crucial role in improving living conditions and fostering economic growth.
Al-Saqr extended his congratulations to the beneficiary families, highlighting the Kingdom’s dedication to enhancing quality of life through sustainable development initiatives.
He underscored Saudi Arabia’s ongoing support for key sectors in Tunisia, particularly housing and health care, through funding provided by the SFD.