KUWAIT CITY, June 10: The project tender for establishing, completing, operating, and maintaining infrastructure in part of Plot 4 within the Sabhan Industrial Zone has been awarded to Contractor General Trading and Contracting Company, reports Al-Jarida daily. This development marks a crucial step in fortifying food security, a top priority for the Public Authority for Industry. The Block 4 project, previously delayed for years, is deemed vital for enhancing food security and supporting the expansion of food production companies. With a bid totaling 2.04 million dinars, Contractor General Trading and Contracting Company (CGTCC) secured the project by offering the lowest prices that met technical specifications. The Board of Directors of the Central Agency for Public Tenders approved the award, underscoring adherence to legal requirements. The allocated area, comprising approximately 60 plots, will cater to projects aiming to bolster productive food industries.

These plots, varying in size, will accommodate factories seeking to enhance production lines and capacity. The Public Authority for Industry has been actively accepting applications from food manufacturers, ensuring compliance with conditions before presenting them to the Board of Directors for approval. This initiative aligns with the authority’s plan to prepare infrastructure and meet requirements for industrial projects. The daily added, the recently issued tender which focuses on Plot 4, will accommodate various food and pharmaceutical activities, including water bottling, juice production, potato and chip manufacturing, vegetable drying and freezing, meat packaging, and pharmaceutical operations.