KUWAIT: Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari announced the launch of three major consultancy tenders for infrastructure planning and design in the upcoming cities of Khairan, Nawaf Al-Ahmad, and Al-Sabriya.
The tenders, approved by the board of directors of the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW), will cover detailed studies, urban planning, design specifications, and tender documentation for the construction, completion, and maintenance of core infrastructure and main road networks in the three cities.
In a press statement issued Tuesday, Al-Meshari said the tenders will be launched simultaneously to accelerate project implementation, with a clear goal of addressing Kuwait’s housing needs in a timely and efficient manner. “We aim to remove administrative obstacles and deliver high-quality housing to citizens through faster documentation cycles and clear execution paths,” he said.
The minister emphasized that participation in the tenders will be limited to specialized consultancy firms — both local and international — to ensure that planning and execution align with global best practices and meet the highest standards in urban development.
Al-Meshari highlighted that the three planned cities will collectively offer around 170,000 housing units, featuring advanced construction and infrastructure systems tailored to the needs of Kuwaiti families. Each city will include distinct zones for residential, commercial, investment, service, and industrial purposes, along with support facilities.
Khairan Residential City will span 135 square kilometers and is expected to deliver 60,000 housing units. Nawaf Al-Ahmad City will cover 125 square kilometers with approximately 55,000 units. Al-Sabriya City, extending across 80 square kilometers, is also projected to include 55,000 housing units. The minister concluded by reiterating PAHW’s commitment to fast-tracking the projects in coordination with relevant government agencies. Plans to build the three cities were first announced by PAHW in 2019. — Agencies
