There is no shortage of land for housing projects and the Ministry of Housing has not been complaining about it, a statement clearing up some rumors said Wednesday. Dr. Shuwaish Al-Dhuwaihi, Minister of Housing, said: “Up to now the ministry has enough land to build 135,000 housing units.” He made the comments to Okaz/Saudi Gazette during an inspection tour of land allocated by Al-Qassim Mayoralty for the housing project at Al-Tarafiah neighborhood, northeast of Buraidah. Dr. Al-Dhuwaihi said the ministry does not put the blame on other authorities adding that it is the Ministry of Housing that is responsible for coordination with all concerned authorities. He said the ministry's doors are open to all journalists who need information on the projects. The first housing project, in its final stages now, will be completed in Jizan region. __
