KUWAIT CITY, Apr 16: As part of its unwavering commitment to sustainable development and promoting green building practices in Kuwait, ALSAYER International Trading General and Contracting Co. announced the signing of two strategic agreements. The first is with the Kuwait Green Building Council (KGBC), under which the Group joins as a Platinum Member for the year 2025 and the second is with the College of Architecture at Kuwait University to train students under the “GSAS Certified Green Professional Program.”
The signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding with the Kuwait Green Building Council was held at the ALSAYER Group headquarters, in the presence of Mr. Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer, CEO of the Group; Mr. Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer, Executive Board Member& Chairman of Sustainability Committee; Mr. Khaled Khudair Al-Meshaan, Chairman of the Kuwait Green Building Council and Dr. Omar Mohammed Khattab, Assistant Dean of the College of Architecture at Kuwait University along with a large number of attendees.
Partnership Towards a More Sustainable Built Environment
The partnership with the Kuwait Green Building Council aims to support and promote sustainable building practices in the country, raise community awareness on the importance of sustainability in the urban sector, and implement training programs and field initiatives that help build qualified local capacities for this transformation.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer stated:
”At ALSAYER Group, sustainability is at the heart of our corporate strategy. Joining the Kuwait Green Building Council is a natural extension of our commitment to creating a work environment and society that is more aware of its environmental responsibilities. We believe that promoting green building concepts in Kuwait is the foundation for a more sustainable urban future, and we call on all stakeholders in both public and private sectors to adopt this responsible and forward-thinking approach.”
In turn, Mr. Khaled Khudair Al-Meshaan welcomed ALSAYER Group’s membership, stating: “We highly value this strategic cooperation that reinforces the importance of impactful partnerships between the private sector and civil society. It enhances our national potential to achieve sustainability goals and strengthen sustainable construction practices across Kuwait. The Kuwait Green Building Council was officially established in 2017 and is part of a global network of over 75 Green Building Councils operating under the World Green Building Council. Through its initiatives and strategic partnerships, the Council aims to foster a more sustainable built environment that enhances quality of life and safeguards future generations.”
Empowering National Talent in Green Building
As part of its commitment to academic empowerment and capacity building, ALSAYER Group signed a cooperation agreement with the College of Architecture at Kuwait University. The agreement aims to train students in the GSAS Certified Green Professional Program and provide them with field visits to green building projects certified by the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027. This initiative represents a significant step in reinforcing the role of higher education in advancing the national shift towards more efficient and sustainable built environments, by equipping students with practical knowledge and firsthand experience in one of the region’s most recognized green building certification systems.
A Strategic Commitment to Sustainability
ALSAYER Group partnerships reflect the Group’s firm commitment to embedding sustainability principles across all its business operations. The Group’s sustainability strategy is built around four main pillars: Environment, Economy, Society, and Quality of Life. Through these pillars, ALSAYER aims to reduce environmental impact, enhance social responsibility and adopt more efficient operational practices. These efforts are fully aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, Kuwait Vision 2035and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
