Kuwait Port Contract Awarded goes to a Chinese company. This big step helps Kuwait build better infrastructure. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Public Works signed the deal with China Communications Construction Company, or CCCC. The contract covers the first phase of Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port.
Deal Signing Event
Kuwaiti leaders signed the engineering, procurement, and construction contract to build Mina Mubarak Al-Kabeer port. The event took place on Boubyan Island in Jahra Governorate, northern Kuwait. Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah joined the ceremony. Cabinet ministers and Chinese embassy officials also attended.
The contract costs 1.219 billion Kuwaiti dinars. That equals about $4.1 billion. Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders approved it earlier in December. CCCC now handles all the engineering, buying materials, and building work for this phase.
Port Location and Work
CCCC will build the port on Boubyan Island. This spot aims to make Kuwait stronger in sea trade. The port will link regional and global trade routes. It fits into Kuwait Vision 2035, a plan for future growth.
For the first time in the Middle East, CCCC uses some Chinese building standards. Company leaders promise top-quality work. They want to show the strong ties between Kuwait and China. The port will help Kuwait grow its economy beyond oil.
Why It Matters
Kuwait Port Contract Awarded matches China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Prime Minister Al-Sabah spoke about the long history of trust between the two countries. Chinese officials called it a key project for teamwork.
Kuwait wants to cut its oil reliance. Oil makes up over 90% of its money now. This port boosts sea transport and trade links. It helps Kuwait become a center for finance and shipping in the region.
The project creates jobs and skills for locals. It draws more business to Boubyan Island. Kuwait plans more phases to make the port even bigger. Officials expect it to handle huge cargo volumes soon.
CCCC has experience in big port projects worldwide. They built ports in Africa and Asia before. Kuwait picked them after a fair bidding process. The company starts work right away to meet deadlines.
This deal strengthens economic links between Gulf states and China. It shows Kuwait’s push for modern ports. Trade experts watch how it changes shipping paths. Kuwait aims to compete with neighbors like Dubai and Qatar.
