New Kuwait airport offers facilities for the sick and disabled

18/06/2025

New Kuwait airport offers facilities for the sick and disabled

KUWAIT CITY, June 18: Minister of Social Affairs and Minister of State for Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila affirmed Wednesday that the new Kuwait International Airport adheres to the “Kuwait Accessibility Code under Universal Design.” Speaking to KUNA, the minister noted that the code aims to ensure the provision of a comprehensive and safe environment that caters to the needs of all segments of society, particularly persons with disabilities, the elderly, and individuals with special needs.

Dr. Al-Huwaila said the project includes supporting facilities, such as sensory rooms specifically designed to provide an appropriate environment for individuals who may face difficulties with external stimuli, including children with autism, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and elderly people with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

She noted that the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities has coordinated directly with the Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait Municipality, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, in line with directives from the country’s leadership, to facilitate procedures and ensure seamless accessibility - reflecting Kuwait’s commitment to social justice and universal design principles in national development projects. Dr. Al-Huwaila added that implementing the national accessibility code in the new airport project represents a model of institutional integration and reflects the state’s vision for an inclusive built environment that serves all segments of society without exception. (KUNA)