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The phrase of the Crown Prince when he announced the Saudi budget for 2026: "The priority is the citizen," serves as an entry point to understand the direction of the budget and the state's message towards people in the details of their lives. During the budget forum, ministers spoke in the same context, highlighting the efforts of the ministries and their direct impact on society!

Among the sessions, the participation of the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hoqail, held special significance, as housing and urban files are linked to the daily needs of every family. Therefore, discussing the achievements of the past year and the plans for the coming year illuminated the path for citizens to see the complete picture!

In the housing sector, the figures indicated thousands of families that received support, an increase in homeownership rates, and a larger expansion in the supply of units, organizing the market, and providing broader options for pathways that enhance residential stability and grant families a greater ability to plan for their future lives!

In the municipal sector, clarifications came regarding reducing delays, rehabilitating roads, developing facilities, and improving accessibility within cities. The projects completed within a single year revealed a rapid transformation in the way services are managed and a serious effort to make cities more flexible and efficient!

As for digital transformation, it took up a significant portion of the minister's talk, with the expansion of "My City Lens" and the use of data in monitoring and regulation. Smart tools contributed to addressing reports, improving follow-up, and providing a higher level of transparency. This development reflects a clear trend towards faster, more accurate, and closer services to the people!

The picture became clearer; the budget is not just numbers, but a reflection of daily work upon which projects are built, cities develop through it, and citizens' options expand. The efforts presented by the minister provided an example of a system that operates effectively in pursuit of improving the quality of life in cities!

In short... the nation is advancing with steady steps, paying attention to small details before the big ones, and directing its energies towards serving its citizens. This meaning is the essence of the budget when read through the works of the ministries and when its effects are directly observed in people's lives!