Survey
Conducted on Social Housing Program Services in Oman

Muscat,
24 Jul (ONA) — The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), in
collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, conducted a
public opinion survey on social housing program services in the Sultanate of
Oman. The survey was conducted from 20-24 July 2025.

This
survey is part of the NCSI’s efforts to support government entities with
accurate and reliable data essential for decision-making. By conducting such
surveys, policymakers can better understand the reality of services and
citizens’ aspirations, leading to improved, evidence-based government
decisions.

Mahfoudh
Salim Al Musharfi, Director of the Public Opinion Measurement Department at the
NCSI, affirmed that the survey aimed to evaluate the current status of social
housing programs and measure citizens’ satisfaction with construction quality,
designs, and contractors. It also sought to assess the efficiency of public
facilities and services within social housing projects.

Furthermore,
the survey aimed to identify challenges faced by citizens during the
application and post-benefit stages, anticipate their future aspirations
regarding location and area, link housing with essential services, and assess
the suitability of eligibility and distribution criteria to their needs.

He
clarified that the survey targeted three categories of citizens across various
governorates of Oman: those benefiting from the housing assistance program,
those eligible for this program, and those benefiting from the housing units
program. He noted that specific questionnaires were used for each targeted
category.

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