Kuwait-Riyadh Rail Link Enters Tendering Phase, Gulf Railway Design Nears Completion

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 2: Director General of the Construction and Major Projects General Department at the Ministry of Public Works Eng. Dhuha Al-Dhahi confirmed that the Gulf railway project has reached the design phase and a big portion of this stage has been completed. In a speech she delivered on behalf of Public Works Minister Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan at the opening of the Kuwait Project Management Conference 2026, which started Monday and will continue until Thursday, Al- Dhahi disclosed that the rail link project between Kuwait and Riyadh is currently at the stage of tendering the project agreement in full coordination among Gulf states. She added that the airport project is progressing well, affirming that the ministry is closely monitoring all ongoing operations daily to ensure its successful completion.

On Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port, she affirmed it one of the major development projects being executed by the ministry. She pointed out that it is a vital outcome of the agreement between the State of Kuwait and the People’s Republic of China, indicating the agreement was signed in August and the project is proceeding as per the timetable. She went on to say that the country is at an important point of its development history, as efforts are being expedited and unified to achieve the goals of Kuwait 2035 vision. She indicated that the project management and infrastructure sector serves as the main driver for transformation and progress in the development and investment fields. She asserted that the success of megaprojects and major national initiatives is no longer measured by completing work as scheduled or within the allocated budget, as it is now linked to the ability to integrate innovative practices and comprehensive digital transformation, while utilizing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and data management systems throughout the planning, execution and monitoring phases. She stressed that the ministry puts utmost importance on adopting the highest global standards for governance, risk management and environmental sustainability in vital projects.

She stated that the conference is crucial as it brings together visionary leadership, practical expertise and modern technology, while serving as a platform for exchanging experiences. She disclosed that the goal is to accelerate project delivery, utilize AI applications, data analytics and digital twins to develop infrastructure and smart cities, invest in human capital, train young national talent, and prepare the leaders of the future. She pointed out that regional and international challenges, along with rapid global changes, necessitate a unified approach and the strengthening of partnerships between the public sector, private sector and academic and professional institutions. She emphasized that the high-level attendance of national and international organizations affirms shared commitment to build a brighter and more advanced future for Kuwait.

By Mohammad Ghanem Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff