Under the patronage of Prince Miteb bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs, Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs, opened here today a workshop entitled "Development of Governmental Land for Housing". Addressing the ceremony, Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz said, ""The Government of Saudi Arabia has paid a great attention to provide appropriate housing for citizens. The successive development plans show this trend through their objectives, policies and projects in this regard. " He pointed out that the workshop will discuss legislative, regulatory, planning, funding and other technical considerations in preparation for "Scientific Forum for Development of Governmental Land for Housing'' due to be held next October. In his speech, the Undersecretary of Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs for Planning and Programs Jasser bin Abdulrahman Al-Jasser expressed his thanks to and appreciation of Prince Miteb bin Abdulaziz for patronizing the workshop, and his appreciation of the Deputy Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs for honoring the inauguration of the workshop activities.