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Kuwait Times
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Qatar Amir honors Kuwait envoy
Qatar Amir honors Kuwait envoy DOHA: Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani awarded the Al-Wajbah Medal to Kuwaiti Ambassador to Qatar Khaled Al-Mutairi in recognition of his role in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The Qatari Amiri Diwan said that this came during the Amir's reception of the ambassador at his office on the occasion of the end of his tenure in Qatar. Al-Mutairi expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Qatari Amir and the country's officials. — KUNA
Arab Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Ad fee hike faces pushback
KUWAIT CITY, June 19: The Legal and Financial Affairs Committee at the Municipal Council, chaired by Fahad Al-Abduljader, held its meeting Wednesday; during which it agreed on the referral of two items on its agenda to the executive body as follows: - Letter of Vice Chairman of the council Khaled Al-Mutairi and members Walid Al-Dagher, Fahd Al-Abduljader, Nasser Al-Jadaan and Nassar Al-Azmi regarding the removal of violations on sports club walls; - Review of licenses for shops and investment projects to verify the implementation of approved terms and conditions, to provide the committee with reports for each governorate. The committee also proposed amending advertising license fees to prepare a detailed report in this regard. It is worth noting that the proposal was submitted by a company specializing in advertising and publicity. This company owns and operates outdoor advertising spaces, including screens, facades, and glass sides. Given the varying sizes of these media -- from large to small screens -- the company's business was negatively impacted by the advertising license fees stipulated in Advertising Regulation No. 599/2023. The amendments increased advertising screen license fees from KD36 to KD75 per meter. Furthermore, the fees for glass facades and sides were increased from KD25 to KD50 per meter, thereby affecting the cost of selling advertisements on these media. In its letter to the committee, the company indicated that the increase stipulated in the new advertising regulations was implemented without taking into consideration the screen size; hence, the significant impact on large screens. The company stated that its demand to review the fees for billboards, facades and glass sides stipulated in the advertising regulations stems from its commitment to improve the investment environment to serve all stakeholders.
Arab Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
‘Fast-track Metro Project to realize Kuwait Vision 35'
KUWAIT CITY, April 28: The Municipal Council, headed by Abdullah Al-Mahri, held its 17 regular session for the third legislative round on Monday. During the session, the council approved the following: Request of the Ministry of Public Works to allocate a reservoir and a track, add the use of Unitized Distribution System (UDS) transformer and cancel the previous allocation of reservoirs in South Sabahiya; Request of the Ministry of Electricity to allocate overhead lines to connect Wafra Z2 main transformer station to the overhead lines Request of the Ministry of Interior to create additional parking spaces next to Qurain Health Center in Qurain, Block Two; Amendments to Table No. Six stating the requirements and specifications for agricultural and livestock areas in the new building regulations; Building requirements for areas affiliated with the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR), Public Authority for Sports (PAS), Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) or any other government agency. These areas are used for the cultivation of agricultural products, fish farming, poultry, livestock, cattle, horse and camel breeding; beekeeping, honey production and services; breeding and training of racehorses and camels by hunting and equestrian clubs and camel clubs; in addition to certain plots in Abdally and Wafra. The important amendments include specifying the building percentages in the agricultural areas in Wafra, Abdally and Sulaibiya. The permitted building percentage is 10 percent of the plot size with a maximum of 10,000 square meters. Dairy farms are permitted to have varying building percentages distributed as follows: five percent for feed stores, one percent for repair shops, three percent for milking facilities and 10 percent for residential buildings, not exceeding 1,000 square meters. Horse breeding plots should not exceed 10,000 square meters, with building percentages not exceeding 15 percent of the plot size. Five percent of broiler and layer chicken plots should be allocated for workers' housing and five percent for feed and machinery storage. Areas designated for light pens for poultry production and breeding should also be included. Areas for raising horses and racing camels should not exceed 50 percent of the plot size. Plots located in Block 10 in Wafra Agricultural Area should measure at least 500 square meters and not exceed 5,000 square meters, which will be distributed to unions, associations,and companies. Moreover, the council presented three recommendations as per the reply of the Kuwait Municipality to the question of Deputy Chairman Khaled Al-Mutairi about the Kuwait Metro Project as follows: 1. Identify the government entity responsible for designing and implementing the Metro Project. 2. Re-evaluate the metro lines and stations stated in the previous decision of the Municipal Council. 3. Expedite the implementation of the Metro Project to realize the New Kuwait Vision and the development plan of the country.
Arab Times
30-01-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait Metro Future in Limbo as Gaps Persist
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 30: Various State agencies have been reviewing the 'Kuwait Metro' project over the past two decades and it has undergone many stages; including global consultation, feasibility studies, countless meetings, and the establishment of numerous committees; Municipal Council member Alia Al Farsi stated at the council's Technical Committee meeting on Tuesday. This is in response to the question of Deputy Chairman of the Council Khaled Al-Mutairi, about the project. Al-Farsi pointed out that she does not interpret the decision as a cancellation of the project, but a suspension until the issuance of a new law and mechanism to propose it without the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) system. Discussions also showed that the Public Authority for Roads and Transportation did not implement rapid transit system management or transportation management within its organizational structure. The authority previously stated that the country needs a central body to manage its transportation systems to achieve comprehensive planning and coordination. The committee said that 'development goals cannot be achieved if each of the involved party conducts separate studies and strategies for the transportation systems without collaboration and a comprehensive perspective. Discussions revealed that PART and the Municipality have their transportation strategies. This duplication is a waste of time, effort and public funds. Kuwait is a small country with the best planning, such as ring and radial roads. It is more appropriate to manage its transportation systems in a better way. The bus system needs to be restructured and developed at the drop-off and loading points and bus stops. The taxi system needs specific official drop-off and loading points.' In conclusion, the committee stressed the need for a specialized central authority in the State. 'This authority will utilize modern programs to analyze, develop and modify traffic light operations at intersections, which are crucial at this juncture. The metro is vital a mode of mass transportation in the country; considering its positive impact on the environment, sustainability, traffic safety and congestion. It is closely tied to the recovery of the country's economy,' the committee added.
Zawya
27-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Metro project, abandoned buildings on Kuwait's Municipal Council agenda
KUWAIT CITY - The Technical Committee of the Municipal Council, chaired by Munira Al-Amir, is set to hold its eighteenth meeting on Tuesday to address several important items on its agenda , reports Al-Seyassah daily. Among the key issues to be discussed is the executive body's response to a question submitted by the Vice-Chairman of the Municipal Council, Khaled Al-Mutairi, regarding the Metro Project. Additionally, the committee will review a proposed amendment to Table No. 16, which pertains to the requirements and specifications for buildings within the Shuwaikh Free Trade Zone. This amendment is part of Ministerial Resolution No. 278 of 2021, which organizes construction work in the zone and aims to introduce some proposed new activities. Another major topic on the agenda is a proposal by member Fahad Al-Abduljader concerning abandoned properties. The municipality has informed the council chairman about the formation of a committee tasked with inventorying dilapidated and near-collapsing properties, particularly those that negatively affect the general appearance of the area. The committee will also discuss the procedures for dealing with these properties, including the identification of cases and the appropriate period for restoring or removing the buildings, as outlined in technical reports. Moreover, they will evaluate the method for issuing warnings to building owners and occupants in the event of evacuation, as well as the steps to take if owners fail to comply with demolition or restoration requirements. The committee will consider various options for enforcing compliance, including issuing comprehensive or individual tenders, or contracting out machinery, equipment and labor for demolition and restoration. Additionally, the possibility of charging building owners for the costs incurred by the municipality in carrying out the work will be examined. The outcomes of this meeting are expected to have significant implications for urban development, building regulations and property management in Kuwait.
