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Streamlined services at cars auction souk

Two massive projects heading for completion

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06/07/2026

publish time

06/07/2026

Streamlined services at cars auction souk
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KUWAIT CITY, July 6: The completion of two vital projects is scheduled for 2028, one of which covers the construction, development and operation of a vehicle auction market. The newspaper obtained a copy of the report about the two projects, indicating that the vehicle auction market is being implemented by the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The report indicated that the project is progressing as per the schedule, adding that the current completion rate is 27 percent and the official handover is slated for 2028. The report explained that this project is the first of its kind in the country, measuring 500,000 square meters spanning Al-Abraq, Al-Na’ayem and Al-Liyah areas.

The project includes comprehensive technical services for vehicle auctions in order to better serve the dealers engaged in buying and selling used cars, as well as the public. It consists of auction lanes, parking areas and a support services building. The goal of this project is to put vehicles for sale in one location for testing to eliminate the practice of displaying such vehicles in public squares and on sidewalks, while mitigating the risks of vehicle exhaust in populated areas. It is expected to yield economic benefits and boost state revenues, while regulating the work of brokers and saving time and effort. It has a section for establishing car dealerships to reduce their presence in residential areas.

The report stated that the other project is the development of the national laboratory network, which is 78 percent complete. It is expected to be completed and operational by 2028. It is considered a qualitative leap in testing, monitoring and quality control capabilities, as well as raising the quality of research and strengthening food and health security. The project contributes to improving emergency preparedness and assessing the condition of laboratories in the public and private sectors to identify shortcomings and gaps and present solutions. It ensures the optimal utilization of routine physical, chemical and biological tests and analyses related to the environment, life sciences, water, renewable energy, hydrogen science, and radioisotopes for the peaceful uses of atomic energy and multi-fuel applications. The main objective is to establish a national laboratory network with 10 sub-networks to provide laboratory services in various fields

By Najeh Bilal Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff