KUWAIT CITY, Aug 3: Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Sustainable Energy Society Suad Al- Hussein described the signing of the infrastructure contract for the South Saad Al-Abdullah City project as a “major leap” and a start toward the government’s goal of establishing smart cities. In a press statement, she revealed that this project will provide approximately 24,508 smart housing units for citizens.

Al-Hussein commended the government’s efforts to expand the development of such advanced cities to keep pace with global trends in this field. She highlighted the role of scientific and executive institutions, such as the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS) and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), along with the many specialists trained in these fields from educational institutions, as crucial assets in supporting the construction of these modern housing units.

Al-Hussein indicated that establishing smart cities involves utilizing modern construction systems, including energy-saving technologies and other competitive solutions available from global markets, such as those from China, Europe, and the U.S. She affirmed that smart-city projects could inspire young people to invest in this sector, particularly in areas like design, smart device provision, and renewable energy systems, adding that this initiative also holds the potential to create a promising job market for Kuwaiti youth specializing in smart technologies.

In a related context, Al-Hussein commended the Public Authority for Industry (PAI) for its initiation of feasibility studies and the qualification of consultants for two important development projects - Naeem Industrial City and the Industrial Recycling Zone in Shaqaya. She said these projects are pivotal for serving industrial activities in line with environmental strategies and the recycling of industrial materials and waste.

In addition, PAI emphasized the need to mandate both current and future factories to adopt clean energy systems, stressing that this measure is crucial for Kuwait to meet its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 and fulfilling its international commitments. It stated that the industrial sector, being one of the country’s largest development sectors, stands to make significant strides by using clean energy systems, adding that this approach would not only lead to substantial energy savings but also contribute to environmental preservation and a reduction in carbon emissions from industrial activities

By Mohammed Ghanim
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff