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Big changes will now be seen in Kuwait as Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has decided to increase the pace of the country’s development projects. He reviewed many important projects in the 50th meeting of the Ministerial Committee. Now preparations are on to complete the airport, railway and power systems as per international standards on time.

What is the new update of Kuwait International Airport and Railways?

Kuwait International Airport’s new Terminal T2 is expected to be completed by November 2026. By February 2026, about 81.14% work of this project had been completed. It is designed to handle 25 million passengers annually, which can be increased to 50 million in the future.

• Kuwait-Saudi Railway: This will be a 650 kilometer long line that will connect Kuwait City to Riyadh. The target is to complete it by 2028, which will reduce the travel time to just two hours.
• GCC Railway Network: Work is underway to connect Kuwait to the entire Gulf Cooperation Council network, which is to be completed by 2030.

How much progress has been made in Mubarak Al-Kabir Port and power projects?

Mubarak Al-Kabir Port is an important part of Kuwait Vision 2035. An agreement worth 1.2 billion Kuwaiti dinars has been signed with China’s State Construction and Transportation Company for its first phase and it is expected to be completed by 2026.

Kuwait has set big targets in the field of power and energy. The government plans to increase electricity production from renewable sources from 15% to 30% by 2030 and to 50% by 2050. For this, work is being done to add 5,000 MW power to the National Grid through Shagaya Renewable Energy Project.

What is the government’s plan for housing and waste management?

Kuwait government is going to build three new cities on 300 hectares to solve the housing problem. This will meet the housing demand of approximately 100,000 families. In this the help of South Korean partner is being taken.

Major steps have also been taken for the environment and waste. To generate energy from waste, work is being done on Waste-to-Energy Project. Also, the country’s largest sewage treatment plant is being built in Northern Qabad, for which a contract worth 999.85 million Kuwaiti dinars (about 3.3 billion dollars) has been signed with a Chinese company. This plant will have the capacity to clean one million cubic meters of water daily.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will Kuwait Airport’s Terminal T2 be ready?

According to officials, Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal T2 is on track to be completed by November 2026, with current progress at over 81%.

What impact will the Kuwait-Saudi railway link have on travel?

This 650 kilometer long railway line will connect Kuwait City to Riyadh, reducing the travel time between the two cities to just two hours.