Al-Sabriya housing project moves forward with Chinese inspection

Kuwait Times

3 days ago

Project to provide 55,000 housing units • Chinese officials view sites of new labor cities
KUWAIT: Minister of State for Municipal and Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Mishari led an aerial inspection of the Al-Sabriya city project along with two labor city sites to update a visiting Chinese technical delegation on the scope and objectives of these developments.
'Al-Sabriya represents one of the largest housing and development initiatives in northern Kuwait,' he told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
He also highlighted the critical role of the labor cities, which aim to relocate workers from residential and investment areas into fully integrated living environments that meet the highest environmental, health, and living standards.
This visit follows a July announcement that Kuwait will host four official delegations from major Chinese state-owned enterprises. These delegations will explore investment opportunities in key development sectors, including infrastructure and logistics.
KUWAIT: Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Hamed Al-Mishari and officials inspect the Al-Sabriya project sites. - KUNA
During the inspection, Al-Mishari emphasized the projects' significance in advancing Kuwait's strategic urban development and housing objectives. 'Our goal with this tour is to strengthen areas of joint cooperation between the two countries, especially in developing modern cities and infrastructure in line with Kuwait's future vision and strategic plans for sustainable urban development,' Al-Mishari said. He added that the visit is part of the government's ongoing efforts to monitor strategic projects.
The ministerial delegation included senior Kuwaiti officials alongside a high-level Chinese government team. The joint visit aimed to align technical teams and accelerate the implementation of agreements signed between the two countries.
Al-Mishari also held coordination meetings with representatives from two Chinese state companies to discuss technical and investment cooperation, sharing insights on global best practices applicable to Kuwait's urban planning and infrastructure development.
Earlier this year, Al-Mishari announced the launch of consultancy tenders for three new cities—Khairan, Nawaf Al-Ahmad, and Al-Sabriya—that together will deliver around 170,000 housing units. Khairan will cover 135 square kilometers with 60,000 units, Nawaf Al-Ahmad will span 125 square kilometers with 55,000 units, and Al-Sabriya will extend across 80 square kilometers, offering 55,000 housing units. 'Our goal is to remove administrative obstacles and provide high-quality housing through streamlined processes and clear execution plans,' Al-Mishari said. — Agencies