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Arab Times
22-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait Cabinet Approves Draft Law on Special Leave, Discusses Road Maintenance Progress
KUWAIT CITY, April 22: The Kuwaiti Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025, at Bayan Palace under the chairmanship of Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. Following the session, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Sherida Abdullah Al-Muasherji, issued the following statement: At the beginning of the meeting, the Cabinet was informed that His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, had designated His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, to represent him at the upcoming second summit of the strategic dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Central Asian countries. The summit is scheduled to take place on May 5, 2025, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Cabinet also reviewed a visual presentation by Minister of Public Works, Dr. Noura Mohammed Al-Mashaan, in the presence of officials from the Ministry of Public Works and the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport. The presentation outlined the progress and current status of comprehensive maintenance projects on major expressways across Kuwait's six governorates, as well as internal roads in various regions. Dr. Al-Mashaan emphasized the Ministry's commitment, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior and other concerned agencies, to execute these works promptly to enhance road safety and reduce traffic congestion. In response, the Cabinet commended Dr. Al-Mashaan and the teams from the Ministry of Public Works, the Ministry of Interior, and the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport for their dedication and ongoing efforts. The Cabinet reiterated its commitment to ensuring the smooth implementation of road maintenance projects and emphasized the importance of issuing proper traffic directives during construction to safeguard public safety and ensure fluid traffic movement. In another matter, the Cabinet reviewed recommendations from the Ministerial Committee for Legal Affairs regarding a draft decree-law to amend Article (45) of the Civil Service System, originally issued on April 4, 1979. The amended article allows a minister to grant an employee special leave, without deducting from their regular leave balance, to accompany a patient approved by the Ministry of Health for treatment abroad. This leave, with full salary, may extend up to one year and can be prolonged for an additional six months without pay. Salaries during this period shall be paid at the beginning of each month. The Cabinet approved the draft amendment and resolved to submit it to His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, for final approval. Additionally, the Cabinet reviewed various items on its agenda, endorsing several of them, while referring others to relevant ministerial committees for further study and detailed reporting. Lastly, the Cabinet approved the minutes submitted by the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality. These included cases involving the revocation or withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship from certain individuals, under Decree Law No. (15) of 1959 and its subsequent amendments.
Gulf Insider
08-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait To Soon Embark On First Phase Of Railway Project
Kuwait is set to commence the first phase of its long-anticipated national railway project, a key infrastructure milestone that aims to transform regional connectivity and advance the country's Vision 2035 objectives. Dr. Noura Al Mashaan, Minister of Public Works, will sign the project's first contract on Tuesday with a specialised Turkish company, marking the official transition from planning to execution. The agreement covers the study, detailed design, and preparation of tender documents for the project's foundational phase. The initial 12-month phase will focus on developing all technical and logistical documentation necessary to launch the implementation phase. The Kuwait Railway line will span 111 kilometres, linking Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, and will include a major passenger station in the Shadadiya area, covering an estimated two million square metres. Kuwait's railway will represent approximately 5 per cent of the broader Gulf Railway project, which aims to connect all GCC countries via a unified network. Construction will be delivered in three phases: consultancy, qualification and bidding, and final implementation. Led by the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport, the project underscores Kuwait's commitment to building a modern, safe, and sustainable transport infrastructure. It is expected to enhance trade, ease mobility, and support economic diversification across the region.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait starts first phase of landmark railway project
KUWAIT CITY - The Minister of Public Works, Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan, is set to officially sign the contract today, marking the beginning of the first phase of the Kuwait Railway Project. According to informed sources, the contract will be signed with a specialized international Turkish company and will cover the study, detailed design, and preparation of tender documents for the project's foundational phase. This milestone signifies a shift from planning to execution. The initial phase, scheduled to last 12 months, will focus on developing all technical and detailed documentation needed to launch the tender process for implementation works. The proposed railway line will stretch 111 kilometers from Kuwait to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A major passenger station will be built in the Shadadiya area on a vast plot estimated at two million square meters. Kuwait will serve as the northern terminus of the Gulf Railway Link project, which is set to gradually connect all GCC countries. The full project is expected to be completed by 2030. Kuwait's contribution to the Gulf railway network will be approximately 5%, with construction divided into three key phases: appointing an international consultant, carrying out qualification and bidding, and ultimately, full-scale implementation. This ambitious initiative is spearheaded by the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport and forms a core part of Kuwait's Vision 2035. It aims to revolutionize land transportation infrastructure, boost regional connectivity, and support economic diversification by providing a modern, safe, and sustainable mode of transport for both passengers and freight. As the Gulf Railway Interconnection Project emerges as one of the Middle East's largest infrastructure undertakings, Kuwait is making a decisive move toward a forward-looking, integrated future. arabtimes
Arab Times
06-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait Kicks Off First Phase of Landmark Railway Project
KUWAIT CITY, April 6: The Minister of Public Works, Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan, is set to officially sign the contract today, marking the beginning of the first phase of the Kuwait Railway Project. According to informed sources, the contract will be signed with a specialized international Turkish company and will cover the study, detailed design, and preparation of tender documents for the project's foundational phase. This milestone signifies a shift from planning to execution. The initial phase, scheduled to last 12 months, will focus on developing all technical and detailed documentation needed to launch the tender process for implementation works. The proposed railway line will stretch 111 kilometers from Kuwait to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A major passenger station will be built in the Shadadiya area on a vast plot estimated at two million square meters. Kuwait will serve as the northern terminus of the Gulf Railway Link project, which is set to gradually connect all GCC countries. The full project is expected to be completed by 2030. Kuwait's contribution to the Gulf railway network will be approximately 5%, with construction divided into three key phases: appointing an international consultant, carrying out qualification and bidding, and ultimately, full-scale implementation. This ambitious initiative is spearheaded by the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport and forms a core part of Kuwait's Vision 2035. It aims to revolutionize land transportation infrastructure, boost regional connectivity, and support economic diversification by providing a modern, safe, and sustainable mode of transport for both passengers and freight. As the Gulf Railway Interconnection Project emerges as one of the Middle East's largest infrastructure undertakings, Kuwait is making a decisive move toward a forward-looking, integrated future.
