Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works recently unveiled a broad slate of completed and upcoming infrastructure projects, highlighting major progress in road maintenance, transport networks, governance, and digital transformation.
In a detailed briefing at the Government Communication Center, the ministry’s official spokesperson, Engineer Ahmad Al-Saleh, said the ministry had achieved “a qualitative leap” in road and infrastructure works, supported by expanded maintenance operations and major national development projects.
Al-Saleh announced that the ministry had implemented extensive maintenance contracts that included paving 9.5 million square meters of asphalt on internal roads across all governorates and 5.5 million square meters on highways. These works fall under 12 internal road maintenance contracts and six highway contracts, all aimed at improving road quality and efficiency.
He noted that the ministry is working according to a “clear and well-considered plan,” coordinated closely with the Ministry of Interior, to ensure smooth traffic flow during execution of these projects. He stressed that “the citizen’s voice is heard,” reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to addressing public needs and resolving obstacles.
Al-Saleh also outlined progress on the Gulf Railway project, which will link Kuwait with GCC countries. The project will stretch 111 kilometers from the Nuwaiseeb border crossing to the Shaddadiyah area, where a two-million-square-meter main station has been allocated. A high-speed rail link between Kuwait and Riyadh is included in the plan, with the final design expected from the consultant in January and implementation targeted for completion between December 2028 and 2030.
Turning to major projects, Al-Saleh said the contract for the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port is set to be signed next month as part of a memorandum of understanding with China. He also highlighted notable progress on the new Kuwait International Airport project, including its passenger terminal, parking facilities, road network, and service structures, which he said will position the airport as a regional transport landmark.
Al-Saleh reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to high standards, including the modernization of road laboratories, strengthening of the government testing and quality-control center, and the adoption of advanced technologies to inspect roadworks and ensure compliance with specifications.
He noted significant progress in governance, including adoption of the Corporate Governance Guide, participation in the “Performance” project with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha), and implementation of a Code of Conduct to uphold integrity and accountability.
Digital transformation has also advanced, he said, with new e-services launched through the “Sahel” application and the development of a unified GIS system for highly accurate monitoring of road and maintenance projects. He added that maintenance contracts have now achieved 100% Kuwaitization, ensuring job security for Kuwaiti engineers and technicians and expanding training programs for operating wastewater facilities.
