Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum announced that significant steps were taken during his contacts in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in urban development and housing. In a social media post, Kurum said he had a productive meeting with Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail.
Memorandum of Understanding Signed in Municipal and Housing Sectors
Minister Kurum stated that they signed the 'Memorandum of Understanding in the Fields of Municipal and Housing Sectors' during the meeting, and that this agreement will further strengthen cooperation between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia in many areas, particularly urban planning, housing, infrastructure, digital transformation and smart cities.
New Decision for Hayat Makkah Project
Kurum said the Hayat Makkah Project, implemented by Emlak Konut Global in Mecca, was also discussed, and that an agreement was reached to allow the sale of 25 percent of the project to foreign investors.
COP31 Agenda Also on the Table
Minister Kurum also noted that the action-oriented Implementation Agenda prepared under the COP31 Presidency was evaluated during the meeting. Kurum stated that priority work areas, especially climate-resilient cities, were discussed, and he thanked his Saudi counterpart Al-Hogail for his hospitality and cooperation. We are in Riyadh.
We had a productive meeting with Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail and signed an important cooperation. We signed the 'Memorandum of Understanding in the Fields of Municipal and Housing Sectors.' These signatures; urban planning, housing,... Pic. Twitter. Com/rzy4QB3QVj - Murat KURUM (@murat_kurum) July 8, 2026.
