Eng. Randa El-Menshawy, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, has arrived in Muscat, the capital of Oman, to participate in the events of World Habitat Day 2026, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman alongside the October Urbanism Exhibition 2026.
The Housing Minister is scheduled to participate in World Habitat Day, which is observed on October 5 each year. This year’s global celebrations are being held in Muscat under the theme “Adequate Housing for All.” The theme highlights the importance of ensuring access to adequate housing for everyone, as well as the policies, solutions, and partnerships needed to achieve this goal.
World Habitat Day events will bring together several ministers, officials, experts, and representatives of international institutions and organizations.
Participants will discuss housing and urban development issues, review successful experiences and practices in providing adequate and sustainable housing, and strengthen cooperation and knowledge exchange among different countries.
The visit also coincides with the October Urbanism Exhibition 2026, which is being hosted in Muscat during October. The exhibition brings together leading specialists, decision-makers, developers, and experts in housing, planning, urban development, and construction.
Eng. Randa El-Menshawy’s participation is expected to include several meetings and events to explore ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in housing and urban development. The discussions will also focus on benefiting from international experiences in developing housing policies.