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Gulf Business
29-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
ELIPS wins major insulated pipe contract for Kuwait military academy
Kuwait skyline/Image: Getty Images Empower Insulated Pipe Systems (ELIPS), a wholly owned subsidiary of A leading regional provider of insulated pipe systems and advanced thermal solutions, ELIPS is known for its focus on precision, safety, and quality. The company implements robust monitoring and supervision mechanisms to ensure full compliance with international specifications. The latest contract adds to ELIPS' growing footprint in Kuwait, where it has already delivered key infrastructure for developments such as Kuwait University in Khaldiya, the industrial and storage zones in Sabah Al Ahmad City, and commercial facilities in Jaber Al Ahmad Residential City. 'We are proud to be a part of the Ali Al-Sabah Military Academy project led by the Kuwait Ministry of Defence. Through the supply of highly efficient, world-class insulated pipes, we aim to support the project's sustainability goals in line with the highest international standards. This reflects Kuwait's vision for carbon neutrality and reinforces ELIPS' reputation for delivering quality, efficiency, and reliability,' said H.E. Ahmad bin Shafar, chairman of ELIPS. Read: 'We continue to implement our expansion strategy by strengthening ELIPS' presence in new markets in the region and driving sustainable growth that benefits our stakeholders. Our manufacturing operations are highly sustainable that contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions, reflecting our firm commitment to environmental protection and resource conservation. By leveraging innovation, advanced technologies, and cutting-edge solutions, we aim to help build a sustainable, green future. This project also underscores the strong trust our clients place in ELIPS, which is known for supplying defect-free insulated pipes that operate with high efficiency and meet the rigorous demands of district cooling projects across various applications,' he added. The project is being supervised by Dar Al Khaleej Engineering Consulting and implemented by Hydrotech Engineering. It forms part of Kuwait's broader push towards sustainable infrastructure, where district cooling systems are increasingly being used to reduce carbon emissions, lower electricity consumption, and preserve natural resources. These systems are particularly well-suited to Kuwait's challenging climate conditions. Over the past 16 years, ELIPS has produced and supplied more than 880 kilometres of insulated pipe systems, with a 40 per cent production increase recorded in the last five years alone. The company currently serves over 300 customers and has successfully delivered more than 240 projects across the UAE, the broader Gulf region, and North Africa.
Al Etihad
03-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
EDGE signs record-breaking Dh 9 bn naval contract with Kuwait's Ministry of Defence
3 June 2025 21:04 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major Dh 9 billion ($ 2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats. This contract marks the largest naval shipbuilding export in the region and ranks among the highest-value naval export deals globally. As the prime contractor, EDGE will lead the programme which includes the design, construction, trials, and delivery of the vessels, in addition to Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and In-Service Support (ISS). EDGE will also provide the ammunition for the vessels, further demonstrating its end-to-end capability offering. Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), EDGE Group's naval arm and the UAE's leading shipbuilder, has been selected as the build subcontractor for the programme. Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO, of EDGE, said: 'This agreement with Kuwait is hugely significant both in scale and strategic importance. It deepens long-term defence ties between our nations, brings a proven class of advanced vessels into regional service, and reinforces EDGE's position as a trusted international partner. It also reflects the pace of industrial and engineering progress we've achieved in just a few years, and our ability to design, build, and deliver complex naval platforms at scale. As we enter a new phase of export-led growth, this programme marks a clear signal of global confidence in what EDGE can deliver.' The FALAJ 3-class missile boat has also been selected by the UAE Navy, with the first vessel, ALTAF, formally commissioned into service in February 2025. This operational deployment reflects the vessel's proven capability and performance in regional waters. With the latest agreement, these advanced 62-metre vessels are tailored to meet Kuwait's operational requirements, offering high performance, advanced combat systems, and enhanced capabilities for littoral defence operations. This latest contract reinforces EDGE's position as a trusted partner for customers seeking turnkey defence solutions and integrated long-term support while driving the UAE's strategic objectives for defence exports and industrial collaboration. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
