18/02/2026
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18/02/2026
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Munira Al-Amir, Chairwoman of the Technical Committee at the Municipal Council
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 18: The Technical Committee in the Municipal Council deliberated on various economic, regulatory and service-related matters in its recently concluded meeting. Committee Chairperson Munira Al-Amir disclosed that the panel approved the following during the meeting:
- Request of Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) to adopt the final structural plan for Wafra Economic Zone, which measures seven square kilometers, including the endorsed land uses and building regulations in accordance with the attached schedule and approved plans.
- Allocation of access roads serving the zone and their transfer to the Ministry of Public Works. This approval is subject to coordination with the Environment Public Authority (EPA), in consideration of the proposed railway connection between Kuwait City and Riyadh, as well as full compliance with the Environmental Protection Law and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Request of the Ministry of Oil to amend the decision on the development of fuel stations operated by Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC). The amendment allows the inclusion of supporting commercial activities not exceeding 20 percent of the total station area, while the allocation and nature of such activities will be determined in accordance with the classification of the adjoining roads. The committee stipulated that building heights must be limited to a ground fl oor, adequate onsite parking must be provided, and direct access from surrounding roads should be prohibited. It stressed the need to comply with the requirements of the relevant authorities, foremost among them are EPA, Ministry of Interior and Kuwait Fire Force (KFF).
- Request of the Ministry of Public Works to allocate a 102,000-square-meter site in Jahra Industrial Area II for the establishment of a sewage pumping station serving the North Kabad project. This allocation is conditional on modifying the site dimensions to meet the requirements of the General Traffic Department (GTD). The concerned authority must also submit an environmental and social impact assessment study, approved by EPA, prior to implementation.
- Allocation of a stormwater drainage conduit in Fahaheel (Sector Six) with a length of 1,120.5 meters and width that gradually increases in accordance with the approved plans. This is contingent upon adhering to the recommendations of the Subcommittee for Public Utilities and Services and submitting the required technical studies before commencing execution.
- Land subdivision project in Shaab Al-Bahri (Block Eight).
- Request to annex and purchase State-owned land, Plot Four in Qibla.
- Request of Kuwait Finance House (KFH) to reorganize part of Block 14 in Qibla, in accordance with Law No. 40/1978. This is subject to compliance with the relevant ministerial decision, the applicant bearing the cost of modifying any existing services, provision of multi-storey public parking facilities, and adherence to the approved traffic study.
Regarding other matters, Al-Amir disclosed that the request to relocate the service center in the Ninth Commercial Zone on Mubarak Al- Kabeer Street, as well as the request to add commercial activities to the licenses of health institutes, were referred to the executive body for the preparation of a detailed study, and then resubmission to the committee for final consideration.
Meanwhile, Municipal Council member Sharifa Al-Shalafan has proposed the mandatory adoption of a recognized green building classification system for all future government buildings. This proposal is designed to ensure the efficiency of government infrastructure by requiring all entities to implement the approved green building system during the design and construction of new buildings. The objectives include boosting energy and water efficiency, improving indoor environmental quality, and developing the operational performance of these facilities.
Furthermore, the proposal of Al-Shalafan addresses existing government buildings through a phased approach. It mandates an initial performance assessment, followed by the implementation of necessary operational and technical improvements. The proposal also calls for the use of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) systems on current buildings to achieve measurable performance gains.
Al-Shalafan emphasized that this initiative is in line with the sustainability pillar of Kuwait Vision 2035, which focuses on infrastructure development, increasing the efficiency of public facilities, and improving the quality of life. She pointed out that the proposed system could serve as a national platform for promoting health and well-being, reducing operational expenses, and increasing the efficiency of energy and water consumption, thereby, contributing to resource sustainability and more effective government spending.
By Inaas Awadh Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
