KUWAIT CITY, April 1: The State Audit Bureau (SAB) is studying and auditing seven contracts related to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) with a total value of about KD5.6 million. Sources informed the newspaper that these contracts include the provision of ground and technical services for general aviation at Kuwait International Airport, as well as the utilization of a certain space at the airport.

Sources affirmed that SAB is reviewing the bids for baggage handling services in Terminal Four, advertising management and investment in the same terminal, and passenger baggage handling services in Terminal One. Sources said the bureau is auditing the contracts for cleaning services for DGCA buildings (first extension); and provision of preventive, operational and underwater maintenance to ensure the continuous and high-quality supply of data from the Automatic Weather Observation System (AWOS). Sources stressed this is part of the efforts of SAB to monitor government contracts and tenders to ensure compliance with the related financial regulations and legislation, as well as to achieve the highest levels of transparency and integrity.

By Mohammad Al-Enezi Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff