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Ministry launches 15,000 housing units for developers

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KUWAIT: Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari announced the launch of three housing packages totaling 15,000 units for real estate developers in Mutlaa, Saad Al-Abdullah and Jaber Al-Ahmad. The announcement was made during the launch of a promotional campaign at Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center to qualify participating companies.

Al-Meshari highlighted that the initiative is part of the government’s partnership with the private sector to address Kuwait’s housing needs, emphasizing the sector’s role as a key partner in national development. He stressed that the first three projects should be approached collaboratively and noted recent efforts to amend important policies and laws, including Law No. 118 of 2023 and the upcoming real estate finance law, which is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.

The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) conducted comprehensive feasibility studies for these projects, ensuring proper site selection and preliminary designs to guarantee viability. Al-Meshari underscored the Authority’s objectives to reduce the housing waiting period, increase home ownership rates, and maintain high urban standards in modern residential areas.

He added that PAHW will soon commission three consulting firms to design infrastructure for upcoming housing cities, including Sabriya, Nawaf Al-Ahmad and Al-Khiran, encompassing approximately 170,000 plots. Al-Meshari noted that parallel projects are also in preparation, with additional offerings under review by the Council of Ministers. “The real estate development program requires a robust governance mechanism to enable swift decision-making and project activation,” he said, noting ongoing institutional restructuring to align with Law No. 118 of 2023. He added that amendments to the law, alongside the real estate finance law and related legislation, will be reviewed every four years to ensure policy alignment.

Al-Meshari described the 10-year plan to establish 170,000 housing units as ambitious yet achievable, with close coordination with the Council of Ministers on supporting infrastructure, including electricity, water and urban development. He confirmed that the projects announced today will be awarded next year, with implementation to follow, and praised the strong turnout of participating companies, including firms from Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He emphasized that the current offerings serve as a pilot to assess the Real Estate Developer Law, which will inform the future approach to delivering 170,000 units while ensuring diversification as a central pillar of Kuwait’s housing strategy.

During the forum, Eng Ahmed Al-Ansari, Director of the Investment Department at PAHW, and Kawthar Jamal, Head of the Asset and Risk Management Department, presented detailed analyses of current and future housing demand. They noted that existing applications total approximately 105,000 and are projected to rise to 197,244 by 2035, with an annual increase of nearly 3 percent. The Authority’s plans aim to cover 180,000 applications through distributed projects, including the 5,000 units offered in the current investment opportunities, alongside 10,000 units in Al-Sulaibiya and Taima, with remaining units in South Saad Al-Abdullah and Al-Mirqab. — KUNA

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Bourisli: Zain seeks purpose-driven talent who share our passion for creating positive change

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KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait sponsored the 4th edition of Watheefti, the largest career gathering in Kuwait. The event was held over the weekend at The Arena under the patronage of Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Bedah Al-Mutairi. The opening ceremony was attended by Nawal Bourisli, Chief Purpose and HR Officer, and Waleed Al-Khashti, Chief Corporate Affairs and Relations Officer, along with Zain’s HR team and senior executives from leading employers across the public and private sectors.

At the fair, Zain offered graduates and job seekers a comprehensive overview of the career opportunities and professional development paths available at the company, especially in technology and digital innovation. The company also showcased its efforts to invest in young national talent and equip them with future skills in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and more. This approach reflects Zain’s strategic direction to strengthen the presence of national talent in the technology sector and to empower them professionally in support of a more competitive market.

Watheefti offered a valuable opportunity to engage closely with graduates.

Watheefti offered a valuable opportunity to engage closely with graduates.

Commenting on the occasion, Nawal Bourisli said: “At Zain, we embed purpose into our culture and our teams, and we strive to attract purpose-driven national talent who share our passion for creating positive impact. This is the compass that guides our hiring and development decisions. We want teams that believe technology is a means to elevate human well-being, and that translate this belief into action by harnessing innovation and serving customers with a mindset that delivers our purpose: Better Lives. Lasting Connections.”

She added: “Our participation in Watheefti aligns with our 4WARD strategy, which places people and purpose at the heart of Zain’s business. It is embodied by UNITY, an internal cultural and operational transformation program that unifies teams around a shared goal and puts purpose and the customer experience at the core of performance. UNITY translates our leadership’s vision to become a human-centric TechCo, where purpose is the standard for decision-making and a multiplier of impact.”

At Zain’s booth, visitors were also introduced to Zain Group’s graduate training program Generation Z (GenZ), which channels the Group’s efforts to invest in young national talent and prepare a new generation of entrepreneurs. The company also invited university students to apply to the Zain FUN program for part-time opportunities. Watheefti is the largest job fair in Kuwait. The event was held over the weekend at The Arena Kuwait with the participation of more than 110 companies from 14 sectors, serving over 40,000 graduates and job seekers, and featured a wide range of knowledge and interactive activities such as panel sessions, talks, workshops, and interviews.

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Kuwait Airways launches its first training courses in Artificial Intelligence

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KUWAIT: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop and enhance employee performance, Kuwait Airways organized its first training course on artificial intelligence. The course focused on fields related to public relations, marketing, and social media. Commenting on the launch of the course, the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing at Kuwait Airways, Hamad Bader Al-Ozainah, stated, “This training course is the first of its kind on artificial intelligence organized by the Training and Development Department at Kuwait Airways.

This course will be expanded in the future to include other specializations that will play a vital role in developing and enhancing employee performance, developing their professional and intellectual capabilities, and fostering new horizons for innovation and creativity, all of which will positively impact the company’s overall performance.” Al-Ozainah added that the course included the use of well-known applications and programs such as ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, DeepSeek, and other modern technologies designed to support employees in finding effective solutions for their daily tasks, as well as in organizing advertising and media campaigns, among other functions.

He emphasized that using these programs effectively requires intensive practice and training to achieve optimal results, whether in conducting research, generating analyses, or monitoring the company’s performance across social media platforms. Al-Ozainah stated that the objective of this course is to enhance employee efficiency and performance in line with the technological advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly within the air transport sector. He explained that Kuwait Airways continues to focus on educating and equipping its employees in an optimal manner that aligns with the scale and pace of development in the region.

Al-Ozainah noted that this initiative is part of Kuwait Airways’ comprehensive digital transformation strategy, which aims to enhance the company’s technological infrastructure and integrate artificial intelligence tools into various operational and administrative functions. This integration, he explained, will help accelerating procedures and enhance decision-making accuracy through data-driven insights and smart analysis. He pointed out that Kuwait Airways, in line with its strong commitment to investing in the human element, strives to create a work environment that encourages innovation and enhances employees’ capabilities with the skills needed to navigate future technologies.

This approach supports the establishment of a culture of continuous learning within the company in general. Al-Ozainah concluded by emphasizing Kuwait Airways’ commitment to staying at the forefront of the latest developments in the aviation industry, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence and its wide-ranging applications. He noted that the national carrier consistently prioritizes the development of the company’s internal work system, whether through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and or by training employees to achieve its desired goals.

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Kuwait Airways launches its first training courses in Artificial Intelligence

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KUWAIT: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop and enhance employee performance, Kuwait Airways organized its first training course on artificial intelligence. The course focused on fields related to public relations, marketing, and social media. Commenting on the launch of the course, the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing at Kuwait Airways, Hamad Bader Al-Ozainah, stated, “This training course is the first of its kind on artificial intelligence organized by the Training and Development Department at Kuwait Airways.

This course will be expanded in the future to include other specializations that will play a vital role in developing and enhancing employee performance, developing their professional and intellectual capabilities, and fostering new horizons for innovation and creativity, all of which will positively impact the company’s overall performance.” Al-Ozainah added that the course included the use of well-known applications and programs such as ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, DeepSeek, and other modern technologies designed to support employees in finding effective solutions for their daily tasks, as well as in organizing advertising and media campaigns, among other functions.

He emphasized that using these programs effectively requires intensive practice and training to achieve optimal results, whether in conducting research, generating analyses, or monitoring the company’s performance across social media platforms. Al-Ozainah stated that the objective of this course is to enhance employee efficiency and performance in line with the technological advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly within the air transport sector. He explained that Kuwait Airways continues to focus on educating and equipping its employees in an optimal manner that aligns with the scale and pace of development in the region.

Al-Ozainah noted that this initiative is part of Kuwait Airways’ comprehensive digital transformation strategy, which aims to enhance the company’s technological infrastructure and integrate artificial intelligence tools into various operational and administrative functions. This integration, he explained, will help accelerating procedures and enhance decision-making accuracy through data-driven insights and smart analysis. He pointed out that Kuwait Airways, in line with its strong commitment to investing in the human element, strives to create a work environment that encourages innovation and enhances employees’ capabilities with the skills needed to navigate future technologies.

This approach supports the establishment of a culture of continuous learning within the company in general. Al-Ozainah concluded by emphasizing Kuwait Airways’ commitment to staying at the forefront of the latest developments in the aviation industry, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence and its wide-ranging applications. He noted that the national carrier consistently prioritizes the development of the company’s internal work system, whether through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and or by training employees to achieve its desired goals.

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