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United Arab Emirates to Build 111 Residential Blocks in Kabul
The project priced at $179 million was inaugurated by President Karzai on Thursday. The project is expected to be completed within three years.
"This project is one of the important steps that will strengthen the relations with United Arab Emirates. The project will also serve the needy people who are not able to buy a house because of the ever escalating real estate prices," Afghan president, Hamid Karzai told reporters.
Mr. Karzai emphasized that these houses will be donated to the poor and homeless people.
Lack of shelter in Kabul city has created plenty of problems for the residents and so investors are building these residential blocks.
"The project is spread over 268 acres of land and the apartments will be constructed as per the architectural standards," Hasan Abdullahi, Minister of Urban Development Affairs said.
The residential project will have facilities such as masjid, school, kindergarten, proper sewage system, parking and asphalted roads, he added.
Meanwhile, United Arab Emirates emphasized on rendering timely assistance to Afghanistan and calls this project as one of its commitments.
Mohammad Al Saidee, Acting Head of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development said, "The Qasabah project that we have started will provide a proper life to the homeless and poor Afghans."
Lack of shelter in recent years forced many people to in the capital to construct illegal houses in mountains and green areas.
The project priced at $179 million was inaugurated by President Karzai on Thursday. The project is expected to be completed within three years.
"This project is one of the important steps that will strengthen the relations with United Arab Emirates. The project will also serve the needy people who are not able to buy a house because of the ever escalating real estate prices," Afghan president, Hamid Karzai told reporters.
Mr. Karzai emphasized that these houses will be donated to the poor and homeless people.
Lack of shelter in Kabul city has created plenty of problems for the residents and so investors are building these residential blocks.
"The project is spread over 268 acres of land and the apartments will be constructed as per the architectural standards," Hasan Abdullahi, Minister of Urban Development Affairs said.
The residential project will have facilities such as masjid, school, kindergarten, proper sewage system, parking and asphalted roads, he added.
Meanwhile, United Arab Emirates emphasized on rendering timely assistance to Afghanistan and calls this project as one of its commitments.
Mohammad Al Saidee, Acting Head of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development said, "The Qasabah project that we have started will provide a proper life to the homeless and poor Afghans."
Lack of shelter in recent years forced many people to in the capital to construct illegal houses in mountains and green areas.